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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 DDKMOT history

LD53 DDK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LD53 DDK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,992 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 DDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 DDK was last recorded at 124,992 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,659 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,992 miles
  • 2025 – 122,659 miles
  • 2024 – 119,310 miles
  • 2023 – 116,199 miles
  • 2022 – 111,901 miles
  • 2021 – 106,756 miles
  • 2020 – 100,560 miles
  • 2019 – 94,954 miles
  • 2018 – 86,522 miles
  • 2017 – 78,500 miles
  • 2016 – 70,723 miles
  • 2015 – 60,929 miles
  • 2014 – 54,654 miles
  • 2013 – 51,274 miles
  • 2012 – 49,879 miles
  • 2011 – 48,520 miles
  • 2010 – 46,204 miles
  • 2009 – 42,932 miles
  • 2008 – 38,682 miles
  • 2007 – 33,943 miles
  • 2006 – 26,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,992 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s rear shock absober cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,992 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    544161939992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,659 miles (+3,349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    359595177535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass119,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,310 miles
    Test number
    381998866147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,310 miles (+3,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,310 miles
    Test number
    834816308748
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass116,199 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    397689601913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,901 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    133413014923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,756 miles (+6,196)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    643570146785
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,560 miles (+5,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    126884263769
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded

  9. Pass94,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    600056508152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shock absober cover split

  10. Fail94,954 miles (+8,432)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    316077096199
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shock absober cover split

  11. Pass86,522 miles (+8,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,522 miles
    Test number
    451372847515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,500 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    319141985449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,723 miles (+9,794)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    476409712000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    809597480149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

  15. Fail60,929 miles (+6,275)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    748991237169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

  16. Pass54,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    586652954200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,654 miles (+3,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    767216644238
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail51,274 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    318387743480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside dash indicator warning slightly dim

  19. Pass51,274 miles (+1,395)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    707307043290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside dash indicator warning slightly dim

  20. Fail49,879 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    345879342287
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear auxillary position lamp inoperative

  21. Pass49,879 miles (+1,359)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    688869842243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear auxillary position lamp inoperative

  22. Pass48,520 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    286705441258
    • NoteNearside indicator telltale dim

  23. Fail48,520 miles (+2,316)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    239434941287
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside indicator telltale dim

  24. Pass46,204 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    531590210237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,932 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,932 miles
    Test number
    174377019278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,682 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    692814118251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,943 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    194998397182
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass33,943 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    292808897405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,968 miles
    Test number
    983848596143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 DDK

Does LD53 DDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 DDK is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 DDK?
The MOT on LD53 DDK is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 DDK done?
LD53 DDK was recorded at 124,992 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has LD53 DDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 DDK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 DDK 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 DDK find?
LD53 DDK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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