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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LD53 DCEMOT history

LD53 DCE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LD53 DCE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 DCE was last recorded at 94,877 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,842 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,877 miles
  • 2024 – 90,027 miles
  • 2023 – 84,414 miles
  • 2022 – 79,640 miles
  • 2021 – 73,634 miles
  • 2020 – 69,859 miles
  • 2019 – 69,152 miles
  • 2018 – 65,822 miles
  • 2017 – 59,888 miles
  • 2015 – 56,831 miles
  • 2014 – 53,098 miles
  • 2013 – 50,072 miles
  • 2012 – 47,330 miles
  • 2011 – 40,324 miles
  • 2010 – 36,952 miles
  • 2009 – 29,937 miles
  • 2008 – 21,930 miles
  • 2007 – 16,734 miles
  • 2006 – 11,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,877 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))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
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside windscreen cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,877 miles (+35)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,877 miles
    Test number
    877195311028
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,842 miles (+4,815)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    497685876152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,027 miles (+122)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    233323041391
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,905 miles (+5,491)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,905 miles
    Test number
    476707700677
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass84,414 miles (+4,774)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,414 miles
    Test number
    368836845788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass79,640 miles (+6,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    370694882247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass73,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    819442548724
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,634 miles (+3,775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    748713279057
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,859 miles (+707)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    591037355457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass69,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    561124190821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,152 miles (+3,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    211743102092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass65,822 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    386260947300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,888 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    885190666588
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked

  14. Fail59,878 miles (+3,047)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    751512417531
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked

  15. Pass56,831 miles (+3,733)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    820499465425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Front bumper cover not fixed
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass53,098 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    136108034204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,072 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    656249323273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,330 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    356067642427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,323 miles (+6,999)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    375871442447
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass40,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,324 miles
    Test number
    985900751233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,324 miles (+3,372)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,324 miles
    Test number
    418919041227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass36,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    332681950476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,952 miles (+7,015)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    393341250460
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront pads low

  24. Pass29,937 miles (+8,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    240187049212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    373072458465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,930 miles (+5,196)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    703182358232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass16,734 miles (+5,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,734 miles
    Test number
    894491457278
    • 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)

  28. Pass11,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,453 miles
    Test number
    764479046285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 DCE

Does LD53 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 DCE expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 DCE?
The MOT on LD53 DCE expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 DCE done?
LD53 DCE was recorded at 94,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has LD53 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 DCE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 DCE 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 DCE find?
LD53 DCE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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