Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LD53 LWHMOT history
LD53 LWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,808 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LWH
- 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
- 22 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LWH was last recorded at 116,808 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 4,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,584 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,224 miles
- Average per year
- 4,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,808 miles
- 2025 – 112,584 miles
- 2023 – 110,572 miles
- 2022 – 107,590 miles
- 2021 – 104,626 miles
- 2020 – 99,399 miles
- 2019 – 96,626 miles
- 2018 – 96,595 miles
- 2017 – 85,641 miles
- 2016 – 79,885 miles
- 2015 – 74,460 miles
- 2014 – 68,604 miles
- 2013 – 62,144 miles
- 2012 – 56,409 miles
- 2011 – 50,455 miles
- 2010 – 45,560 miles
- 2009 – 39,162 miles
- 2008 – 33,174 miles
- 2007 – 26,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,808 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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,808 miles (+4,224)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,808 miles
- Test number
- 195622168530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,584 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 112,584 miles
- Test number
- 841923543652
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,584 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,584 miles
- Test number
- 379683339265
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 110,572 miles
- Test number
- 229032734336
- 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))
Fail110,572 miles (+2,982)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,572 miles
- Test number
- 611174818876
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,590 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 107,590 miles
- Test number
- 385749797858
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail107,590 miles (+2,964)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,590 miles
- Test number
- 181658911325
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass104,626 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,626 miles
- Test number
- 927258295553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,625 miles (+5,226)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,625 miles
- Test number
- 153405998301
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,399 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,399 miles
- Test number
- 389069732885
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,398 miles (+2,772)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,398 miles
- Test number
- 786086920413
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,626 miles (+31)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,626 miles
- Test number
- 791237824476
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass96,595 miles (+10,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,595 miles
- Test number
- 645202111741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass85,641 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,641 miles
- Test number
- 609529612138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 253921670805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,885 miles (+5,425)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 625923262508
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass74,460 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 74,460 miles
- Test number
- 891161025160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,459 miles (+5,855)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,459 miles
- Test number
- 271528081075
- 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)
Pass68,604 miles (+6,460)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 68,604 miles
- Test number
- 748889634294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass62,144 miles (+5,735)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,144 miles
- Test number
- 315834533296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,409 miles (+5,954)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,409 miles
- Test number
- 737566832247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,455 miles (+4,895)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 50,455 miles
- Test number
- 568671931215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,560 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 45,560 miles
- Test number
- 920907730256
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail45,560 miles (+6,398)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,560 miles
- Test number
- 271647530234
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass39,162 miles (+5,988)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 39,162 miles
- Test number
- 681881539263
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail33,174 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,174 miles
- Test number
- 231959538265
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass33,174 miles (+6,262)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,174 miles
- Test number
- 992739338227
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass26,912 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,912 miles
- Test number
- 323750747248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 LWH
- Does LD53 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LWH is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LWH?
- The MOT on LD53 LWH is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 LWH done?
- LD53 LWH was recorded at 116,808 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LWH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LWH 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 LWH find?
- LD53 LWH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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