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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 FCOMOT history

LD53 FCO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LD53 FCO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,981 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FCO was last recorded at 72,981 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,526 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,981 miles
  • 2024 – 72,526 miles
  • 2023 – 72,362 miles
  • 2022 – 72,027 miles
  • 2021 – 71,746 miles
  • 2020 – 71,117 miles
  • 2019 – 70,380 miles
  • 2018 – 69,291 miles
  • 2017 – 67,878 miles
  • 2016 – 65,269 miles
  • 2015 – 60,335 miles
  • 2014 – 54,261 miles
  • 2013 – 48,555 miles
  • 2012 – 43,511 miles
  • 2011 – 39,899 miles
  • 2010 – 26,507 miles
  • 2009 – 24,349 miles
  • 2008 – 21,408 miles
  • 2007 – 18,345 miles
  • 2006 – 14,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,981 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    401954010354
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass72,526 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    296558737415
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail72,523 miles (+161)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    997352406715
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass72,362 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    720511363741
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail72,359 miles (+332)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    315377816421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,027 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    765705170464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,746 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    815483854134
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail71,746 miles (+629)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    566268733457
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass71,117 miles (+737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    446904136779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,380 miles (+1,089)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    680995832138
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,291 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    512355429299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    344548708472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,875 miles (+2,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    341394660864
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass65,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    970595750957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,269 miles (+4,934)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    758518906328
    • 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)

  16. Pass60,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    566223772574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,335 miles (+6,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    129865320329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass54,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    546353954350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,261 miles (+5,706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    698742454324
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,555 miles (+5,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    837601453386
    • NoteRear Exhaust has skin corrosion

  21. Pass43,511 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    229621132365
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn shoulders
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre becoming worn
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail43,511 miles (+3,612)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    636551632328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn shoulders
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre becoming worn
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass39,899 miles (+13,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    786256041382
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass26,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    284469320237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,507 miles (+2,158)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    420939320280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass24,349 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    562578849255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    222403548260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,398 miles (+3,053)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,398 miles
    Test number
    490253248218
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  29. Pass18,345 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,345 miles
    Test number
    481974247237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,239 miles
    Test number
    902932456228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FCO

Does LD53 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FCO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FCO?
The MOT on LD53 FCO is valid until 18 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 FCO done?
LD53 FCO was recorded at 72,981 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has LD53 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FCO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 FCO 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 FCO find?
LD53 FCO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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