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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 JKEMOT history

LD53 JKE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LD53 JKE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
135,671 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JKE
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JKE was last recorded at 135,671 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,638 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,671 miles
  • 2023 – 128,333 miles
  • 2022 – 126,159 miles
  • 2021 – 122,730 miles
  • 2020 – 117,565 miles
  • 2019 – 115,348 miles
  • 2018 – 109,807 miles
  • 2017 – 105,341 miles
  • 2016 – 102,824 miles
  • 2015 – 101,637 miles
  • 2014 – 94,875 miles
  • 2013 – 87,081 miles
  • 2012 – 79,356 miles
  • 2011 – 67,757 miles
  • 2010 – 55,143 miles
  • 2009 – 46,975 miles
  • 2008 – 39,356 miles
  • 2007 – 30,976 miles
  • 2006 – 21,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,671 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,671 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,671 miles
    Test number
    398147631338
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,638 miles (+7,305)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,638 miles
    Test number
    819291585668
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,333 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,333 miles
    Test number
    753905087084
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    508677837410
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail126,159 miles (+27)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    130431633701
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure center to rear section - clamp failed (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section where clamp sits (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail126,132 miles (+3,402)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,132 miles
    Test number
    605321864667
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  7. Pass122,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    319951880941
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail122,730 miles (+5,165)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    879957339855
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,565 miles (+2,217)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    685271880645
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked on the top left corner. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,348 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,348 miles
    Test number
    208892030220
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail115,340 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    858820199189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,807 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    940317286813
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail109,799 miles (+4,458)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,799 miles
    Test number
    261549291461
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose! (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,341 miles (+2,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,341 miles
    Test number
    659768418473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr upper position lights not working
    • AdvisoryRadiator stained and slightly wet n/s corner

  15. Pass102,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    719067031932
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers very poor
    • AdvisoryWipers very poor

  16. Fail102,824 miles (+1,187)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    136095347383
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers very poor
    • AdvisoryWipers very poor

  17. Pass101,637 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    979293404317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,875 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    776721914390
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

  19. Fail94,875 miles (+7,794)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    496401514497
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

  20. Pass87,081 miles (+7,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,081 miles
    Test number
    626568903360
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  21. Pass79,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    395453502394
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi,outer surround worn

  22. Fail79,356 miles (+11,599)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    268993002348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi,outer surround worn

  23. Pass67,757 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    575766951249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,143 miles (+8,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    360870950457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,975 miles (+7,619)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    532080959256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades worn

  26. Pass39,356 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    394844368438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,976 miles (+9,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,976 miles
    Test number
    333997957432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass21,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,089 miles
    Test number
    913440276291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 JKE

Does LD53 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 JKE expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JKE?
The MOT on LD53 JKE expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 JKE done?
LD53 JKE was recorded at 135,671 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has LD53 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JKE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 JKE 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 JKE find?
LD53 JKE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust silencer slightly loose slight corroded.

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