Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LD53 DBXMOT history
LD53 DBX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 86,757 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 DBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 DBX was last recorded at 86,757 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,747 miles · 3 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,757 miles
- 2024 – 82,782 miles
- 2023 – 79,559 miles
- 2022 – 78,797 miles
- 2020 – 76,526 miles
- 2019 – 72,288 miles
- 2018 – 68,340 miles
- 2017 – 63,034 miles
- 2016 – 59,872 miles
- 2015 – 56,890 miles
- 2014 – 54,025 miles
- 2013 – 48,467 miles
- 2012 – 44,468 miles
- 2011 – 41,320 miles
- 2010 – 37,543 miles
- 2009 – 31,670 miles
- 2008 – 27,514 miles
- 2007 – 20,938 miles
- 2006 – 15,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,757 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,757 miles (+10)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 86,757 miles
- Test number
- 258554642690
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,747 miles (+3,965)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,747 miles
- Test number
- 426186267880
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,782 miles (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 82,782 miles
- Test number
- 467777815354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,559 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 79,559 miles
- Test number
- 611324578500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,797 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 78,797 miles
- Test number
- 968075528105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,796 miles (+2,270)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,796 miles
- Test number
- 475526103416
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,526 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,526 miles
- Test number
- 382584373850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,578 miles
- Test number
- 729914338488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,578 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,578 miles
- Test number
- 780759274164
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass72,288 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,288 miles
- Test number
- 431397800252
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL OVER FULL
Pass68,340 miles (+5,306)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,340 miles
- Test number
- 727383521815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,034 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 63,034 miles
- Test number
- 838824256956
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass59,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,872 miles
- Test number
- 275362550034
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail59,872 miles (+2,982)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,872 miles
- Test number
- 875200556938
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass56,890 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 304466203338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail56,873 miles (+2,848)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,873 miles
- Test number
- 115782819918
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass54,025 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,025 miles
- Test number
- 387815664259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edges
Fail54,025 miles (+5,558)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,025 miles
- Test number
- 396415264475
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edges
Pass48,467 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,467 miles
- Test number
- 239849463286
- 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)
Pass44,468 miles (+3,148)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,468 miles
- Test number
- 819452072213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,320 miles (+3,777)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 41,320 miles
- Test number
- 166872071248
- NoteN/S/R Tyre uneven wear inner edge
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass37,543 miles (+5,873)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,543 miles
- Test number
- 560512570258
- 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)
- NoteN/S/R TYRE UNEVEN WEAR
Pass31,670 miles (+4,156)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,670 miles
- Test number
- 962415649277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,514 miles (+6,576)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,514 miles
- Test number
- 373770078473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,938 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 20,938 miles
- Test number
- 104321377215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,637 miles
- Test number
- 664488666220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 DBX
- Does LD53 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 DBX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 DBX?
- The MOT on LD53 DBX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 DBX done?
- LD53 DBX was recorded at 86,757 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,706 miles a year.
- Has LD53 DBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 DBX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 DBX 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 DBX find?
- LD53 DBX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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