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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 JHXMOT history

LD53 JHX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LD53 JHX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
111,631 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JHX was last recorded at 111,631 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,631 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,631 miles
  • 2022 – 99,124 miles
  • 2020 – 98,784 miles
  • 2019 – 97,932 miles
  • 2018 – 95,835 miles
  • 2017 – 91,096 miles
  • 2016 – 86,363 miles
  • 2015 – 86,343 miles
  • 2014 – 82,449 miles
  • 2013 – 76,987 miles
  • 2012 – 72,366 miles
  • 2010 – 64,451 miles
  • 2008 – 51,856 miles
  • 2007 – 39,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,631 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system heavily corroded and rear back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    610364993335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,631 miles (+12,507)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    234574536289
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,124 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    530594137544
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail99,120 miles (+336)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    444992378822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,784 miles (+852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    501708746185
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  6. Pass97,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    636154432556
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  7. Fail97,932 miles (+78)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    884965533771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  8. Fail97,854 miles (+2,019)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    536528758157
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  9. Pass95,835 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,835 miles
    Test number
    626669260821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and rear back box deteriorated

  10. Fail95,828 miles (+4,732)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    169627648432
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached coil spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and rear back box deteriorated

  11. Pass91,096 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    182006182666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail91,080 miles (+4,717)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    543630652017
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Leaking. (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,363 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,363 miles
    Test number
    408621932812
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail86,359 miles (+16)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    476611580143
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass86,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    498803411781
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail86,343 miles (+3,894)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    268214446386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass82,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    528699954274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,449 miles (+5,462)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    847889154217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass76,987 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    227773653262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  20. Fail76,987 miles (+4,621)6 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    797853453249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass72,366 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    628731252297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,360 miles (+7,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    926039742271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass64,451 miles (+12,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,451 miles
    Test number
    461466340206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,856 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    413844358291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,281 miles (+12,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    772250648252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass39,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    900869077172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 JHX

Does LD53 JHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 JHX expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JHX?
The MOT on LD53 JHX expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 JHX done?
LD53 JHX was recorded at 111,631 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
Has LD53 JHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JHX has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 JHX 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 JHX find?
LD53 JHX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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