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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 DCYMOT history

LD53 DCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

LD53 DCY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
133,940 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 DCY
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
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 DCY was last recorded at 133,940 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,938 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,940 miles
  • 2021 – 124,200 miles
  • 2020 – 116,894 miles
  • 2019 – 112,106 miles
  • 2018 – 106,356 miles
  • 2017 – 96,452 miles
  • 2016 – 86,138 miles
  • 2015 – 75,123 miles
  • 2014 – 66,848 miles
  • 2013 – 58,759 miles
  • 2012 – 51,935 miles
  • 2011 – 43,245 miles
  • 2010 – 32,869 miles
  • 2009 – 22,754 miles
  • 2008 – 15,418 miles
  • 2007 – 10,475 miles
  • 2006 – 7,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake and service brake efforts considerably lower efforts recordedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil level below minimum on dipstickRecorded at 2 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspected bent shock absorber nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,940 miles (+2)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    232686291537
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake and service brake efforts considerably lower efforts recorded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum on dipstick

  2. Fail133,938 miles (+9,738)3 major5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,938 miles
    Test number
    326151484572
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake and service brake efforts considerably lower efforts recorded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum on dipstick

  3. Pass124,200 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,200 miles
    Test number
    474826888058
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspected bent shock absorber nearside front

  4. Fail124,196 miles (+7,302)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    953968541824
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspected bent shock absorber nearside front

  5. Pass116,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    243337917935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,894 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    259213903655
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,106 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    842630283886
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing its inner edge. 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp dip beam patterns faint
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Fail112,106 miles (+5,750)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    953083801407
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing its inner edge. 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp dip beam patterns faint
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass106,356 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    650866797745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,355 miles (+9,903)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    337897393484
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,452 miles
    Test number
    186977722384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail96,452 miles (+10,314)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,452 miles
    Test number
    490106207757
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    536158010764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,138 miles (+11,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    713028717921
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass75,123 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    204805754195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,848 miles (+8,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    808405894253
    • NoteCoolant leak on radiator
    • NoteWasher pipe splitt by near side bonnet

  17. Pass58,759 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,759 miles
    Test number
    928849093224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,753 miles (+6,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    128242393246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass51,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    236753192235
    • 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)

  20. Fail51,935 miles (+8,690)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    898793692205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass43,245 miles (+10,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    308879791497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,869 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    743323600378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,754 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    212717299299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,418 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,418 miles
    Test number
    131689098256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass10,475 miles (+3,469)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,475 miles
    Test number
    420954607432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTravel on handbrake.

  26. Pass7,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,006 miles
    Test number
    684024396279
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

Questions about LD53 DCY

Does LD53 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 DCY expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 DCY?
The MOT on LD53 DCY expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 DCY done?
LD53 DCY was recorded at 133,940 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has LD53 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 DCY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 DCY 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 DCY find?
LD53 DCY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 5 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 10 more.

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