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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 LDVMOT history

LD53 LDV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD53 LDV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,888 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LDV was last recorded at 94,888 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,686 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,888 miles
  • 2025 – 94,686 miles
  • 2024 – 94,408 miles
  • 2023 – 94,222 miles
  • 2022 – 93,956 miles
  • 2021 – 93,676 miles
  • 2020 – 93,353 miles
  • 2019 – 92,932 miles
  • 2018 – 92,039 miles
  • 2017 – 86,279 miles
  • 2016 – 78,479 miles
  • 2015 – 70,674 miles
  • 2014 – 62,281 miles
  • 2013 – 53,127 miles
  • 2012 – 44,377 miles
  • 2011 – 35,533 miles
  • 2010 – 27,024 miles
  • 2009 – 21,638 miles
  • 2008 – 17,770 miles
  • 2007 – 14,724 miles
  • 2006 – 11,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,888 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,888 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,888 miles
    Test number
    969586240267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,686 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    850177866246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,408 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    195834355171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,222 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    210935914396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    358435112099
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail93,956 miles (+280)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    777427289588
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass93,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    976446580012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,676 miles (+323)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    650879867778
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,353 miles (+421)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    144596603123
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,932 miles (+893)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    597447701864
    • MinorRear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,039 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    476027814623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,279 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    929929889261
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Fail86,245 miles (+46)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    219385796866
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside & Offside (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail86,199 miles (+7,720)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    201617319075
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak slight n/s of radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  15. Pass78,479 miles (+7,805)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    645327209631
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass70,674 miles (+8,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    559731553704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass62,281 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,281 miles
    Test number
    308606344431
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail62,108 miles (+8,981)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    379949734421
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass53,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    889941443244
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail53,127 miles (+8,750)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    305201643448
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass44,377 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    285862242214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,533 miles (+8,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,533 miles
    Test number
    905858141230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear upper side light not working

  23. Pass27,024 miles (+5,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,024 miles
    Test number
    393820050451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,638 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,638 miles
    Test number
    150131669231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,770 miles (+3,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,770 miles
    Test number
    344833558401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

  26. Pass14,724 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,724 miles
    Test number
    393234067443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,000 miles
    Test number
    330364656297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LDV

Does LD53 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LDV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LDV?
The MOT on LD53 LDV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 LDV done?
LD53 LDV was recorded at 94,888 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has LD53 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LDV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 LDV 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 LDV find?
LD53 LDV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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