Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD53 LFAMOT history
LD53 LFA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,571 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 54,571 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LFA
- 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
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LFA was last recorded at 54,571 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,571 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,571 miles
- 2024 – 50,457 miles
- 2023 – 47,536 miles
- 2022 – 45,750 miles
- 2021 – 43,595 miles
- 2020 – 41,880 miles
- 2019 – 39,916 miles
- 2018 – 35,745 miles
- 2017 – 31,541 miles
- 2016 – 29,291 miles
- 2015 – 26,534 miles
- 2014 – 23,533 miles
- 2013 – 20,580 miles
- 2012 – 17,790 miles
- 2011 – 14,969 miles
- 2010 – 12,336 miles
- 2009 – 9,655 miles
- 2008 – 7,173 miles
- 2007 – 3,814 miles
- 2006 – 1,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,571 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 54,571 miles
- Test number
- 239030685938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,571 miles (+4,114)1 dangerous2 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,571 miles
- Test number
- 825766962201
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass50,457 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 50,457 miles
- Test number
- 444759994827
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail50,457 miles (+2,921)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,457 miles
- Test number
- 746448715967
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 47,536 miles
- Test number
- 789326912159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,536 miles (+1,786)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,536 miles
- Test number
- 971554545704
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass45,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 45,750 miles
- Test number
- 461246428717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,750 miles (+2,155)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,750 miles
- Test number
- 832952793165
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass43,595 miles (+1,715)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,595 miles
- Test number
- 177850771438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers water pipe leaking
Pass41,880 miles (+1,964)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 41,880 miles
- Test number
- 198437930002
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cdeteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,916 miles (+4,171)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 39,916 miles
- Test number
- 192185911427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front tyre has cuts/curb damage to side wall and is heavily worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryScrew in near side rear tyre
Pass35,745 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 35,745 miles
- Test number
- 628558835684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail35,745 miles (+4,204)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,745 miles
- Test number
- 513849307055
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass31,541 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 31,541 miles
- Test number
- 510148656183
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components
Pass29,291 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 29,291 miles
- Test number
- 961915156092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,239 miles (+2,705)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,239 miles
- Test number
- 212528319144
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass26,534 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 26,534 miles
- Test number
- 415717433504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,532 miles (+2,999)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,532 miles
- Test number
- 222579545731
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail23,533 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,533 miles
- Test number
- 469890304333
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass23,533 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 23,533 miles
- Test number
- 995380004347
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass20,580 miles (+2,790)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 20,580 miles
- Test number
- 488928693287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,790 miles (+2,821)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,790 miles
- Test number
- 627423202309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,969 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 14,969 miles
- Test number
- 197524991269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,336 miles (+2,681)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,336 miles
- Test number
- 524648390267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,655 miles (+2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,655 miles
- Test number
- 993050209331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,173 miles (+3,359)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 7,173 miles
- Test number
- 620091008392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,814 miles (+2,564)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 3,814 miles
- Test number
- 951431387232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 1,250 miles
- Test number
- 353969196261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 LFA
- Does LD53 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LFA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LFA?
- The MOT on LD53 LFA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 LFA done?
- LD53 LFA was recorded at 54,571 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LFA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LFA 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 LFA find?
- LD53 LFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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