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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 FPFMOT history

LD53 FPF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LD53 FPF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,886 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FPF
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
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FPF was last recorded at 115,886 miles on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2026: 115,883 miles, lower than 155,133 miles on 27 Sept 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,133 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,886 miles
  • 2025 – 155,133 miles
  • 2024 – 113,565 miles
  • 2023 – 110,640 miles
  • 2022 – 107,380 miles
  • 2021 – 104,352 miles
  • 2020 – 100,085 miles
  • 2019 – 97,169 miles
  • 2018 – 95,152 miles
  • 2017 – 92,677 miles
  • 2016 – 89,857 miles
  • 2015 – 84,558 miles
  • 2014 – 77,776 miles
  • 2013 – 62,993 miles
  • 2012 – 53,444 miles
  • 2011 – 48,076 miles
  • 2010 – 42,321 miles
  • 2009 – 35,954 miles
  • 2008 – 29,347 miles
  • 2007 – 27,814 miles
  • 2006 – 24,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer clip missing on cv boot but preventing the ingress of dirt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,886 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    244167658124
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer clip missing on cv boot but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,883 miles (-39,250)7 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    592618460599
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer clip missing on cv boot but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,133 miles (+41,568)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,133 miles
    Test number
    235473321329
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,565 miles (+2,925)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    948822270145
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,640 miles (+3,260)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    648523351955
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,380 miles (+3,028)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    545898005183
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,352 miles (+4,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    637486404578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    188227652889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,085 miles (+2,916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    161267096361
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    656266245886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,169 miles (+2,017)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    116455071903
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass95,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    940119925390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,152 miles (+2,475)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    887662900857
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass92,677 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    434326067605
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension inner, wish bone rubber bushes have slight wear.

  15. Fail92,666 miles (+2,809)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    624329361594
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front suspension inner, wish bone rubber bushes have slight wear.

  16. Pass89,857 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,857 miles
    Test number
    551743457261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,558 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    748812184384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    649282774230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,776 miles (+14,783)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    768140874283
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass62,993 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    308016343431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,444 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    635097142205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,076 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    907439341204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    164780850252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail42,321 miles (+6,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    244030750278
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass35,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    911326039231
    • NoteO/s/r upper sidelight not working

  26. Fail35,954 miles (+6,607)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    270306739258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r upper sidelight not working

  27. Pass29,347 miles (+1,533)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,347 miles
    Test number
    172378828275
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  28. Pass27,814 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,814 miles
    Test number
    991879247233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    950224436225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,148 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    234264236277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD53 FPF

Does LD53 FPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FPF is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FPF?
The MOT on LD53 FPF is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FPF done?
LD53 FPF was recorded at 115,886 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has LD53 FPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FPF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 FPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 FPF find?
LD53 FPF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front coil spring corroded; nearside front outer clip missing on cv boot but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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