Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD53 BYVMOT history
LD53 BYV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 133,712 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 BYV was last recorded at 133,712 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 28,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 105,181 miles · 31 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 28,531 miles
- Average per year
- 8,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,712 miles
- 2020 – 105,181 miles
- 2019 – 102,952 miles
- 2018 – 99,379 miles
- 2017 – 91,566 miles
- 2016 – 84,235 miles
- 2015 – 74,569 miles
- 2014 – 66,128 miles
- 2013 – 58,893 miles
- 2012 – 53,566 miles
- 2011 – 46,242 miles
- 2010 – 37,686 miles
- 2009 – 26,872 miles
- 2008 – 17,994 miles
- 2007 – 13,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,712 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,712 miles (+28,531)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 133,712 miles
- Test number
- 863605015585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,181 miles (+2,225)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 105,181 miles
- Test number
- 294972215094
- AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass102,956 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,956 miles
- Test number
- 223718308983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust in a rusted condition
Fail102,952 miles (+3,573)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,952 miles
- Test number
- 455889158593
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass99,379 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,379 miles
- Test number
- 689482586684
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail99,379 miles (+7,813)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,379 miles
- Test number
- 646133202397
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,566 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 91,566 miles
- Test number
- 619865855744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is slightly binding
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail91,566 miles (+7,331)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,566 miles
- Test number
- 864167499684
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake is slightly binding
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass84,235 miles (+9,666)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 84,235 miles
- Test number
- 948019022971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,569 miles (+8,441)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,569 miles
- Test number
- 118454535062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,128 miles (+7,235)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,128 miles
- Test number
- 778495034072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,893 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 58,893 miles
- Test number
- 679886733025
- NoteFront suspension arm rear bushes are worn
Fail58,893 miles (+5,327)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,893 miles
- Test number
- 679956633055
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront suspension arm rear bushes are worn
Pass53,566 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,566 miles
- Test number
- 157714732458
- NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes are starting to crack
Fail53,566 miles (+7,324)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,566 miles
- Test number
- 387634232002
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes are starting to crack
Pass46,242 miles (+8,556)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 46,242 miles
- Test number
- 177877901485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,686 miles (+10,814)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 37,686 miles
- Test number
- 871735230020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,872 miles (+8,878)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 26,872 miles
- Test number
- 902050439019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,994 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,994 miles
- Test number
- 381567838096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 13,436 miles
- Test number
- 761232337042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 BYV
- Does LD53 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BYV expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BYV?
- The MOT on LD53 BYV expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BYV done?
- LD53 BYV was recorded at 133,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 8,055 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BYV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BYV 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 BYV find?
- LD53 BYV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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