VOLKSWAGEN POLO WP53LFY has 24 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 120,113 miles 10 months ago on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 07:59.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

WP53LFY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 2026120,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Sump Screw Slight Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202416TH DECEMBER 2025118,754 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202316TH DECEMBER 2024117,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202216TH DECEMBER 2023116,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202116TH DECEMBER 2022115,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202016TH DECEMBER 2021114,877 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201916TH DECEMBER 2020113,862 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201816TH DECEMBER 2019112,840 MI
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201716TH DECEMBER 2018111,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyres Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Sidelights Inop
  3. ADVISORY - Airbag Warning Light Inop
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Noisy,handbrake Caliper Arms Not Returning To Stops
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
  6. ADVISORY - Unable To Assess Some Areas Due To Covers
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded,rear Poor,front Flexi Blowing
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2017111,912 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect No Pattern (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Showing White (1.4.a.2f)
  6. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  7. ADVISORY - Tyres Perishing
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Sidelights Inop
  9. ADVISORY - Airbag Warning Light Inop
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Noisy,handbrake Caliper Arms Not Returning To Stops
  11. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
  12. ADVISORY - Unable To Assess Some Areas Due To Covers
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded,rear Poor,front Flexi Blowing
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201616TH DECEMBER 2017110,957 MI
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2016110,932 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201516TH DECEMBER 2016109,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201416TH DECEMBER 2015108,256 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201316TH DECEMBER 2014107,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201216TH DECEMBER 2013100,120 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Wear Light On
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Tyre Perrished
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201299,711 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  9. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  10. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Wear Light On
  11. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Tyre Perrished
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201129TH NOVEMBER 201288,062 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 201188,062 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201079,318 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201029TH NOVEMBER 201179,318 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 200929TH NOVEMBER 201071,662 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200829TH NOVEMBER 200960,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 200729TH NOVEMBER 200850,158 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WP53LFY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

WP53LFY MOT Comments

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WP53LFY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,113 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,720 miles

WP53LFY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration WP53LFY was manufactured on Friday 16th January 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 120,113 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,720 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WP53LFY has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 34 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does WP53LFY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 WP53LFY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WP53LFY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 WP53LFY does have Tax. Read more

When does WP53LFY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WP53LFY will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WP53LFY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WP53LFY will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026. Read more

When did WP53LFY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WP53LFY was on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 07:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WP53LFY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WP53LFY we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WP53LFY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WP53LFY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WP53LFY?

WP53LFY is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has WP53LFY done?

The odometer reading for WP53LFY at the last MOT in November 2025 was 120,113 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,720 miles per year. Read more

How old is WP53LFY?

The vehicle WP53LFY was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th January 2004. Read more

What colour is WP53LFY?

The official colour of WP53LFY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WP53LFY have?

WP53LFY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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