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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 BXVMOT history

LD53 BXV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 26,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LD53 BXV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
26,011 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BXV was last recorded at 26,011 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,372 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
1,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,011 miles
  • 2025 – 25,372 miles
  • 2024 – 24,800 miles
  • 2023 – 24,165 miles
  • 2022 – 23,432 miles
  • 2021 – 21,959 miles
  • 2019 – 21,057 miles
  • 2018 – 19,661 miles
  • 2017 – 17,606 miles
  • 2016 – 15,693 miles
  • 2015 – 12,182 miles
  • 2014 – 9,230 miles
  • 2013 – 8,905 miles
  • 2012 – 8,232 miles
  • 2011 – 7,575 miles
  • 2010 – 6,929 miles
  • 2009 – 6,023 miles
  • 2008 – 5,213 miles
  • 2007 – 4,371 miles
  • 2006 – 3,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,011 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,011 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    423602704804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass25,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    720437104334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail25,372 miles (+572)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    624437254809
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass24,800 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    589364184987
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass24,165 miles (+733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    222210025826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass23,432 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    569715331172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,959 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,959 miles
    Test number
    372210601118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,957 miles (+900)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,957 miles
    Test number
    629675996445
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusted & uneven

  9. Pass21,057 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    507807904530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    485784497369
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail19,661 miles (+34)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    255717841501
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail19,627 miles (+2,021)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    801210122126
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass17,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    751362704676
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade(s) smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly perished

  14. Fail17,606 miles (+1,913)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    828207093869
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade(s) smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly perished

  15. Pass15,693 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    708399711027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Fail15,680 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,680 miles
    Test number
    190503218548
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perished and collapsed with centre section missing. (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass12,182 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,182 miles
    Test number
    958768689482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,117 miles (+2,887)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,117 miles
    Test number
    407529735202
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slighty deteriorated
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(Tie Rod)

  19. Pass9,230 miles (+325)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    9,230 miles
    Test number
    517597744232
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/Rear Tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/S/Front Tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass8,905 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    8,905 miles
    Test number
    338048843465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail8,893 miles (+661)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,893 miles
    Test number
    466525743264
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass8,232 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,232 miles
    Test number
    795053142275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass7,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    7,575 miles
    Test number
    367388131491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail7,575 miles (+646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,575 miles
    Test number
    787438331284
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass6,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    6,929 miles
    Test number
    292103440207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail6,929 miles (+906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,929 miles
    Test number
    974783540205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass6,023 miles (+810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,023 miles
    Test number
    594571649268
    • NoteAdvice:wiper blades worn handbrake will need adjusting soon

  28. Fail5,213 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,213 miles
    Test number
    354316048233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteParking brake traval

  29. Pass5,213 miles (+842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,213 miles
    Test number
    993206348266
    • NoteParking brake traval

  30. Pass4,371 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,371 miles
    Test number
    343043847491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass3,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    3,391 miles
    Test number
    572931046261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BXV

Does LD53 BXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BXV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BXV?
The MOT on LD53 BXV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BXV done?
LD53 BXV was recorded at 26,011 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,169 miles a year.
Has LD53 BXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BXV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 BXV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 BXV find?
LD53 BXV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old.

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