Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LD53 LWXMOT history
LD53 LWX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 94,283 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LWX was last recorded at 94,283 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 7,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2008: 11,710 miles, lower than 91,139 miles on 24 Oct 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,026 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,257 miles
- Average per year
- 4,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,283 miles
- 2024 – 87,026 miles
- 2023 – 73,575 miles
- 2022 – 67,738 miles
- 2021 – 63,372 miles
- 2020 – 56,560 miles
- 2019 – 47,676 miles
- 2018 – 39,859 miles
- 2017 – 37,140 miles
- 2016 – 33,919 miles
- 2015 – 31,765 miles
- 2013 – 24,061 miles
- 2012 – 22,273 miles
- 2011 – 19,356 miles
- 2010 – 16,958 miles
- 2009 – 14,944 miles
- 2008 – 11,710 miles
- 2007 – 91,139 miles
- 2006 – 4,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,283 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,283 miles (+7,257)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 94,283 miles
- Test number
- 278166822772
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,026 miles (+13,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,026 miles
- Test number
- 576769645221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,575 miles (+5,837)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 73,575 miles
- Test number
- 357858532662
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,738 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 67,738 miles
- Test number
- 487216826842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear pert of third brake light not working
Fail67,738 miles (+4,366)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,738 miles
- Test number
- 939526397405
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear pert of third brake light not working
Pass63,372 miles (+6,812)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,372 miles
- Test number
- 959703978021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,560 miles (+8,884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 56,560 miles
- Test number
- 107897045542
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass47,676 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 47,676 miles
- Test number
- 968470924102
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPart of third brake light not working
Fail47,676 miles (+7,817)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,676 miles
- Test number
- 387203888603
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPart of third brake light not working
Pass39,859 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 39,859 miles
- Test number
- 522247629557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,859 miles (+2,719)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,859 miles
- Test number
- 720686466511
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,140 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 37,140 miles
- Test number
- 804842778387
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,140 miles (+3,221)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,140 miles
- Test number
- 503830545614
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,919 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 33,919 miles
- Test number
- 569276250080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 31,765 miles
- Test number
- 529583590367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,761 miles (+7,700)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,761 miles
- Test number
- 938384400962
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,061 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 24,061 miles
- Test number
- 729410893289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 22,273 miles
- Test number
- 705967892230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,273 miles (+2,917)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,273 miles
- Test number
- 718557892219
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass19,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 19,356 miles
- Test number
- 699658391293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,356 miles (+2,398)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,356 miles
- Test number
- 336028691288
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass16,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 16,958 miles
- Test number
- 930951080267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,958 miles (+2,014)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,958 miles
- Test number
- 221181780200
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,944 miles (+3,234)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 14,944 miles
- Test number
- 314056989267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,710 miles (-79,429)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 11,710 miles
- Test number
- 762872208301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,139 miles (+86,218)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 91,139 miles
- Test number
- 732667097250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 4,921 miles
- Test number
- 910696406319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 LWX
- Does LD53 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LWX is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LWX?
- The MOT on LD53 LWX is valid until 1 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 LWX done?
- LD53 LWX was recorded at 94,283 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,711 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LWX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LWX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 LWX find?
- LD53 LWX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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