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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 BYGMOT history

LD53 BYG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

LD53 BYG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
102,721 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYG was last recorded at 102,721 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,718 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,721 miles
  • 2024 – 99,183 miles
  • 2023 – 96,333 miles
  • 2022 – 92,383 miles
  • 2021 – 89,232 miles
  • 2020 – 86,021 miles
  • 2019 – 80,751 miles
  • 2018 – 74,471 miles
  • 2017 – 69,443 miles
  • 2016 – 65,364 miles
  • 2015 – 60,676 miles
  • 2013 – 55,167 miles
  • 2012 – 48,319 miles
  • 2011 – 46,643 miles
  • 2010 – 45,848 miles
  • 2009 – 45,170 miles
  • 2008 – 43,062 miles
  • 2006 – 20,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,721 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,721 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    648425423471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,718 miles (+3,535)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    302120577498
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass99,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    814979422718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,183 miles (+2,850)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    124159729284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,333 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    253869776678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,383 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    622172325792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,232 miles (+3,211)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,232 miles
    Test number
    489831196373
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,021 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    533520103183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,751 miles (+6,280)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,751 miles
    Test number
    637092642984
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight misting of oil

  10. Pass74,471 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    572562770340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail74,469 miles (+5,026)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    358632765139
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass69,443 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    374681571428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass65,364 miles (+4,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    213663380293
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass60,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    267849055019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,676 miles (+5,509)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    185156855495
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    226317563265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,167 miles (+2,549)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    566683363204
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass52,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    488984843060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,618 miles (+4,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    367113643035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass48,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    125317632086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,319 miles (+1,676)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    435317132001
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass46,643 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    436253851036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,848 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    584022940077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,839 miles (+669)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,839 miles
    Test number
    144541740497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor condition

  25. Pass45,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    150311449048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,170 miles (+2,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    444301949039
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass43,062 miles (+22,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    372190868039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,875 miles
    Test number
    511124736246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162813136218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD53 BYG

Does LD53 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BYG expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYG?
The MOT on LD53 BYG expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BYG done?
LD53 BYG was recorded at 102,721 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYG 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 BYG find?
LD53 BYG passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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