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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 DCZMOT history

LD53 DCZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LD53 DCZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,214 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 DCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 DCZ was last recorded at 52,214 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2007: 3,996 miles, lower than 19,783 miles on 29 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,606 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
1,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,214 miles
  • 2025 – 50,606 miles
  • 2024 – 48,957 miles
  • 2023 – 46,354 miles
  • 2022 – 43,871 miles
  • 2021 – 41,429 miles
  • 2020 – 38,055 miles
  • 2019 – 35,133 miles
  • 2018 – 32,000 miles
  • 2017 – 28,386 miles
  • 2016 – 24,938 miles
  • 2015 – 22,507 miles
  • 2014 – 19,423 miles
  • 2013 – 16,168 miles
  • 2012 – 13,793 miles
  • 2011 – 12,300 miles
  • 2010 – 10,064 miles
  • 2009 – 8,919 miles
  • 2008 – 7,789 miles
  • 2007 – 3,996 miles
  • 2006 – 19,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,214 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,214 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    243685935658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    412409169532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,606 miles (+1,649)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    759483018854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass48,957 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    351980866817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,354 miles (+2,483)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    472188403568
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass43,871 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    530395629435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,429 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    907375625567
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail41,429 miles (+3,374)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    109291949381
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    843379149114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,055 miles (+2,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    655820604237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass35,133 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    497750006064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,000 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    882608960298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    433053922391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sticker in top of windscreen in zone A
  14. Fail28,386 miles (+3,448)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    703755528868
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sticker in top of windscreen in zone A
  15. Pass24,938 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    948662424489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    109563201360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,507 miles (+3,084)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    916299750301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass19,423 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,423 miles
    Test number
    788929354274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass16,168 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,168 miles
    Test number
    985164273216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,793 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,793 miles
    Test number
    616446382253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,300 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    12,300 miles
    Test number
    428978491217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,064 miles
    Test number
    973329300347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,060 miles (+1,141)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,060 miles
    Test number
    741639200323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyrewall
  24. Pass8,919 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,919 miles
    Test number
    550957919372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,789 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,789 miles
    Test number
    954594428314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,996 miles (-15,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    3,996 miles
    Test number
    941825827345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    570383736341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 DCZ

Does LD53 DCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 DCZ is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 DCZ?
The MOT on LD53 DCZ is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 DCZ done?
LD53 DCZ was recorded at 52,214 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,663 miles a year.
Has LD53 DCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 DCZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 DCZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 DCZ find?
LD53 DCZ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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