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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 BYTMOT history

LD53 BYT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

LD53 BYT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,197 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BYT
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
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BYT was last recorded at 101,197 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,197 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,197 miles
  • 2020 – 98,142 miles
  • 2019 – 90,123 miles
  • 2018 – 78,871 miles
  • 2017 – 76,082 miles
  • 2016 – 74,107 miles
  • 2015 – 71,665 miles
  • 2014 – 67,581 miles
  • 2013 – 64,508 miles
  • 2012 – 61,973 miles
  • 2011 – 58,546 miles
  • 2010 – 54,145 miles
  • 2009 – 46,067 miles
  • 2007 – 36,216 miles
  • 2006 – 25,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    930641776269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,197 miles (+3,055)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    110012754544
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass98,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,142 miles
    Test number
    366375026956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,141 miles (+8,018)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    644672294976
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    789224000068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,123 miles (+11,252)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    312807422449
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper position light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower drop link dust cover split

  7. Pass78,871 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,871 miles
    Test number
    925435554978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    947587839378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear petrol flap broken/missing

  9. Fail76,081 miles (+1,974)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    922834930394
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear petrol flap broken/missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass74,107 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,107 miles
    Test number
    824358771319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,665 miles (+4,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    605820845167
    • NoteFront exhaust deteriorating

  12. Pass67,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    365193034156
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  13. Fail67,581 miles (+3,073)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    619883234114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  14. Pass64,508 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    836396033159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,502 miles (+2,529)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    236845433439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail61,973 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    138519342129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass61,973 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    799159342179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass58,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    347441251182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,546 miles (+4,401)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    545267141182
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake has travel

  20. Pass54,145 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    793024830127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,067 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    180528739133
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass46,067 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    384638939106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,216 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    333566997229
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass36,216 miles (+10,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    364346597496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass25,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    784393496287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,891 miles (+2,693)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    360503996252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Fail23,198 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    124666356209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD53 BYT

Does LD53 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BYT expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BYT?
The MOT on LD53 BYT expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BYT done?
LD53 BYT was recorded at 101,197 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has LD53 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BYT has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 BYT 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 BYT find?
LD53 BYT passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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