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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 LDZMOT history

LD53 LDZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

LD53 LDZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,887 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LDZ was last recorded at 142,887 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 5,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,068 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,819 miles
Average per year
7,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,887 miles
  • 2023 – 137,068 miles
  • 2022 – 131,936 miles
  • 2021 – 118,361 miles
  • 2020 – 113,049 miles
  • 2019 – 103,818 miles
  • 2018 – 94,081 miles
  • 2017 – 86,302 miles
  • 2016 – 77,866 miles
  • 2015 – 68,715 miles
  • 2014 – 59,391 miles
  • 2013 – 50,688 miles
  • 2012 – 42,136 miles
  • 2011 – 38,030 miles
  • 2010 – 33,676 miles
  • 2009 – 29,446 miles
  • 2007 – 22,753 miles
  • 2006 – 19,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust rear box out cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,887 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,887 miles
    Test number
    814209628284
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,887 miles (+5,819)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,887 miles
    Test number
    124541091227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,068 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,068 miles
    Test number
    230898154208
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box out cover corroded

  4. Fail137,017 miles (+5,081)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,017 miles
    Test number
    309555897216
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box out cover corroded

  5. Pass131,936 miles (+13,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    237750891688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,361 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    661457299940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Fail118,360 miles (+5,311)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    136516638384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Pass113,049 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,049 miles
    Test number
    797055878727
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexiable section (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail113,047 miles (+9,229)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    300667325321
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexiable section (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    395382464897
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

  11. Fail103,818 miles (+9,737)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    835249257403
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvice steering tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

  12. Pass94,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    757205897473
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail94,679 miles (+8,377)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    779252990392
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass86,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    445902217985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,302 miles (+8,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    494502931032
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn inner edge

  16. Pass77,866 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,866 miles
    Test number
    985051470661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,715 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,715 miles
    Test number
    427835665051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,391 miles (+8,703)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    308673364079
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

  19. Pass50,688 miles (+8,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    197176763047
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass42,136 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    959416162069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,030 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    337202581016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,015 miles (+4,339)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,015 miles
    Test number
    569777871078
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass33,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    561394160027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,676 miles (+4,230)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    872524660004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass29,446 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    742169869068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,753 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,753 miles
    Test number
    944944267230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,120 miles
    Test number
    490221966207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LDZ

Does LD53 LDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LDZ expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LDZ?
The MOT on LD53 LDZ expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LDZ done?
LD53 LDZ was recorded at 142,887 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
Has LD53 LDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LDZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 LDZ 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 LDZ find?
LD53 LDZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust noisy, and 1 more.

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