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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 BYOMOT history

LD53 BYO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LD53 BYO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,067 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYO
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
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYO was last recorded at 85,067 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,115 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
1,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,067 miles
  • 2025 – 84,115 miles
  • 2024 – 83,247 miles
  • 2023 – 82,187 miles
  • 2022 – 80,432 miles
  • 2021 – 78,680 miles
  • 2020 – 77,220 miles
  • 2019 – 75,973 miles
  • 2018 – 75,394 miles
  • 2017 – 74,916 miles
  • 2016 – 74,499 miles
  • 2015 – 73,702 miles
  • 2014 – 72,600 miles
  • 2013 – 71,573 miles
  • 2012 – 70,674 miles
  • 2011 – 69,498 miles
  • 2010 – 68,127 miles
  • 2009 – 66,681 miles
  • 2008 – 65,179 miles
  • 2007 – 57,628 miles
  • 2006 – 46,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,067 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,067 miles (+952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    973546082806
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,115 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    576197658921
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail84,115 miles (+16)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    621956641730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail84,099 miles (+852)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    508166410368
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    242968542110
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail83,247 miles (+1,060)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    753309427510
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass82,187 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    558126684124
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail82,187 miles (+1,755)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    277697804345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass80,432 miles (+1,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    867119162263
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,680 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,680 miles
    Test number
    311504268600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass77,220 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    464302922901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass75,973 miles (+579)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    366650663342
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass75,394 miles (+478)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    268918018782
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    806500668960
    • 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)

  15. Fail74,916 miles (+417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    966295449718
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

  16. Pass74,499 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    872093853421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass73,702 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    945077247885
    • 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)

  18. Pass72,600 miles (+1,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    319784884237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,573 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    737130683246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail70,674 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    139394282256
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass70,674 miles (+1,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    456324582218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  22. Pass69,498 miles (+1,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    895963281234
    • 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)

  23. Pass68,127 miles (+1,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    970054580277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass66,681 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,681 miles
    Test number
    210744879202
    • 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)

  25. Pass65,179 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    943996178275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,628 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    262306477256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,579 miles (+11,094)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    773264077201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail46,485 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    224642176266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass46,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    334542176272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 BYO

Does LD53 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BYO is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYO?
The MOT on LD53 BYO is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BYO done?
LD53 BYO was recorded at 85,067 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,925 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYO 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 BYO find?
LD53 BYO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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