Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD53 FCPMOT history
LD53 FCP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 107,599 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FCP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FCP was last recorded at 107,599 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 9,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,686 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,913 miles
- Average per year
- 4,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,599 miles
- 2025 – 97,686 miles
- 2024 – 93,633 miles
- 2023 – 90,607 miles
- 2022 – 86,571 miles
- 2021 – 82,632 miles
- 2020 – 81,152 miles
- 2019 – 77,586 miles
- 2018 – 74,166 miles
- 2017 – 70,245 miles
- 2016 – 65,876 miles
- 2015 – 62,316 miles
- 2014 – 59,957 miles
- 2013 – 56,974 miles
- 2012 – 53,535 miles
- 2010 – 48,308 miles
- 2009 – 43,652 miles
- 2008 – 39,672 miles
- 2007 – 22,353 miles
- 2006 – 17,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,599 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 107,599 miles
- Test number
- 937303386024
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail107,597 miles (+9,911)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,597 miles
- Test number
- 303659455390
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass97,686 miles (+4,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,686 miles
- Test number
- 803274596149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,633 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 93,633 miles
- Test number
- 705690570854
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,607 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 90,607 miles
- Test number
- 925966834156
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,607 miles (+4,036)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,607 miles
- Test number
- 848727306290
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,571 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 86,571 miles
- Test number
- 435925186256
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail86,566 miles (+3,934)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,566 miles
- Test number
- 842160993387
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,632 miles (+1,480)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,632 miles
- Test number
- 430953425616
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped but less than 10mm
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,152 miles (+3,566)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,152 miles
- Test number
- 770316749127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 309202413130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,586 miles (+3,420)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 385539574955
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass74,166 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 74,166 miles
- Test number
- 947621076044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,165 miles (+3,920)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,165 miles
- Test number
- 473821595226
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass70,245 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 70,245 miles
- Test number
- 905106836174
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,876 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,876 miles
- Test number
- 187368736320
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,316 miles (+2,359)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,316 miles
- Test number
- 838932125089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,957 miles (+2,983)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 59,957 miles
- Test number
- 618946334008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,974 miles (+3,439)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,974 miles
- Test number
- 689132943014
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroding
Pass53,535 miles (+5,227)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,535 miles
- Test number
- 647033152007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,308 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,308 miles
- Test number
- 324195740483
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass43,652 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,652 miles
- Test number
- 221137149280
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass39,672 miles (+17,319)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,672 miles
- Test number
- 373262958267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,353 miles (+4,362)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 22,353 miles
- Test number
- 533369127238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,991 miles
- Test number
- 240544226278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FCP
- Does LD53 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FCP is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FCP?
- The MOT on LD53 FCP is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 FCP done?
- LD53 FCP was recorded at 107,599 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FCP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FCP 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 FCP find?
- LD53 FCP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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