Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD53 FPOMOT history
LD53 FPO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 112,677 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FPO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FPO was last recorded at 112,677 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,415 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,262 miles
- Average per year
- 5,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,677 miles
- 2024 – 109,415 miles
- 2023 – 102,176 miles
- 2022 – 94,977 miles
- 2021 – 88,397 miles
- 2020 – 83,263 miles
- 2019 – 77,166 miles
- 2018 – 69,864 miles
- 2017 – 63,531 miles
- 2016 – 56,790 miles
- 2015 – 50,542 miles
- 2014 – 45,160 miles
- 2013 – 40,771 miles
- 2012 – 38,310 miles
- 2011 – 36,723 miles
- 2010 – 34,681 miles
- 2009 – 30,243 miles
- 2008 – 24,726 miles
- 2007 – 20,382 miles
- 2006 – 16,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,677 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
High level brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,677 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 133837105146
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail112,677 miles (+3,262)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 377348600941
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass109,415 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 109,415 miles
- Test number
- 121472692453
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Fail109,415 miles (+7,239)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,415 miles
- Test number
- 299899522083
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront washers leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass102,176 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 102,176 miles
- Test number
- 504093473681
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail102,176 miles (+7,199)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,176 miles
- Test number
- 942331921675
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,977 miles (+88)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,977 miles
- Test number
- 177171395250
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail94,889 miles (+6,492)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,889 miles
- Test number
- 988221156448
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,397 miles
- Test number
- 861520636227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,397 miles (+5,134)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,397 miles
- Test number
- 939662151929
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,263 miles (+6,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,263 miles
- Test number
- 407004549355
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexible pipe blowing
Pass77,166 miles (+7,302)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,166 miles
- Test number
- 284564526576
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,864 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,864 miles
- Test number
- 497798903268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,863 miles (+6,332)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,863 miles
- Test number
- 459693708526
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass63,531 miles (+6,741)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,531 miles
- Test number
- 618967229486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,790 miles
- Test number
- 943243202421
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn excessively on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail56,790 miles (+6,248)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,790 miles
- Test number
- 670998943621
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn excessively on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass50,542 miles (+5,382)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,542 miles
- Test number
- 614769558007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,160 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,160 miles
- Test number
- 488912414472
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass40,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,771 miles
- Test number
- 105412713343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,771 miles (+2,461)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,771 miles
- Test number
- 588212713357
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,310 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 38,310 miles
- Test number
- 966766902322
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,723 miles (+2,042)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 36,723 miles
- Test number
- 515212341381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,681 miles (+4,438)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,681 miles
- Test number
- 370947160423
- NoteBoth front bottom arm bushes split and perished
- NoteBoth rear indicators faded
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside frotn tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Pass30,243 miles (+5,517)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 30,243 miles
- Test number
- 553417569249
- NoteBoth front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges
Pass24,726 miles (+4,344)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 24,726 miles
- Test number
- 243683278289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,382 miles (+4,075)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 20,382 miles
- Test number
- 610618967271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 16,307 miles
- Test number
- 624541876278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FPO
- Does LD53 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FPO is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FPO?
- The MOT on LD53 FPO is valid until 10 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 FPO done?
- LD53 FPO was recorded at 112,677 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,023 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FPO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FPO 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 FPO find?
- LD53 FPO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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