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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 LWKMOT history

LD53 LWK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 125,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LD53 LWK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,038 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LWK was last recorded at 125,038 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,254 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,038 miles
  • 2024 – 122,254 miles
  • 2023 – 119,517 miles
  • 2022 – 115,180 miles
  • 2021 – 111,680 miles
  • 2020 – 110,819 miles
  • 2019 – 108,106 miles
  • 2018 – 103,938 miles
  • 2017 – 100,569 miles
  • 2016 – 96,129 miles
  • 2015 – 91,916 miles
  • 2014 – 84,260 miles
  • 2013 – 78,426 miles
  • 2012 – 72,181 miles
  • 2011 – 55,929 miles
  • 2010 – 39,770 miles
  • 2009 – 26,534 miles
  • 2008 – 22,014 miles
  • 2007 – 18,002 miles
  • 2006 – 13,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAxle corroded

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Accident damage to front of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,038 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,038 miles
    Test number
    615480242198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded

  2. Fail125,038 miles (+2,784)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,038 miles
    Test number
    178437652236
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded

  3. Pass122,254 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,254 miles
    Test number
    592336351975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,240 miles (+2,723)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    220689823716
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,517 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    198147183514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  6. Fail119,517 miles (+4,337)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    227901483385
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  7. Pass115,180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    245446041664
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail115,180 miles (+3,500)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    604319738083
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass111,680 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    651288159371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,819 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,819 miles
    Test number
    712621399208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner

  11. Fail110,818 miles (+2,712)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    557135551841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner

  12. Pass108,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    165638697012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,103 miles (+4,165)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    623100808022
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass103,938 miles (+510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    449059813669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  15. Fail103,428 miles (+2,859)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    650267726205
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  16. Pass100,569 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,569 miles
    Test number
    815051001678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged slightly

  17. Pass96,129 miles (+4,213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    480505638953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass91,916 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    134942701852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  19. Fail91,891 miles (+7,631)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    516550920861
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass84,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    549245654260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail84,260 miles (+5,834)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    968485454249
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass78,426 miles (+6,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    769207053241
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass72,181 miles (+16,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,181 miles
    Test number
    348996962424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass55,929 miles (+16,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,929 miles
    Test number
    417199561225
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass39,770 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    363718260460
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteFront plate cracked
    • NoteRear plate delaminated

  26. Fail39,770 miles (+13,236)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    312128460294
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteFront plate cracked
    • NoteRear plate delaminated

  27. Pass26,534 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    310317869228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,014 miles
    Test number
    331600878435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  29. Fail22,014 miles (+4,012)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,014 miles
    Test number
    300560378402
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  30. Pass18,002 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    860311977288
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle cover is broken
    • NoteRear discs starting corrode inside surface

  31. Fail18,002 miles (+4,504)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    172950977229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle cover is broken
    • NoteRear discs starting corrode inside surface

  32. Pass13,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    493715466272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LWK

Does LD53 LWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LWK expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LWK?
The MOT on LD53 LWK expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LWK done?
LD53 LWK was recorded at 125,038 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has LD53 LWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LWK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 LWK 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 LWK find?
LD53 LWK passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower exhaust corroded, and 3 more.

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