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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 NEWMOT history

LD53 NEW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

LD53 NEW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
146,563 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NEW
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
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 NEW was last recorded at 146,563 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,301 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,262 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,563 miles
  • 2024 – 138,301 miles
  • 2022 – 134,759 miles
  • 2021 – 130,447 miles
  • 2020 – 127,867 miles
  • 2019 – 127,760 miles
  • 2018 – 122,834 miles
  • 2017 – 110,367 miles
  • 2016 – 94,133 miles
  • 2015 – 77,843 miles
  • 2014 – 71,105 miles
  • 2013 – 55,267 miles
  • 2012 – 44,611 miles
  • 2011 – 31,688 miles
  • 2009 – 26,515 miles
  • 2008 – 23,703 miles
  • 2007 – 20,576 miles
  • 2006 – 19,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,563 miles (+8,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    491991534533
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,301 miles (+3,542)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,301 miles
    Test number
    349456547892
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,759 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    883650989408
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake noisy
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail134,759 miles (+4,312)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    978877212711
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake noisy
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass130,447 miles (+2,580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    133547064795
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass127,867 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,867 miles
    Test number
    759922026521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail127,866 miles (+106)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    113078722692
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass127,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,760 miles
    Test number
    717691060629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,760 miles (+4,926)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,760 miles
    Test number
    948215589735
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass122,834 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    997279660827
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow Reserve Travel On Handbrake
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail122,834 miles (+12,467)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    770426460291
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow Reserve Travel On Handbrake
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass110,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    350344163403
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
    • AdvisoryO/S Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully

  13. Fail110,365 miles (+16,232)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    225715422895
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
    • AdvisoryO/S Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully

  14. Pass94,133 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    776567257271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail94,127 miles (+16,284)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    222130027335
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryEngine Misfiring
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass77,843 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    646625865002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  17. Fail77,840 miles (+6,735)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    718472065059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  18. Pass71,105 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,105 miles
    Test number
    905589064037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  19. Fail71,074 miles (+15,807)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    579247164081
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system rear box corroded

  20. Pass55,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    119598203404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,267 miles (+10,656)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    648277803087
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    145161412469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail44,611 miles (+12,923)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    848551312061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  24. Pass31,688 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    879047011096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,515 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    782837799222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,703 miles
    Test number
    122176808388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,703 miles (+3,127)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,703 miles
    Test number
    812726608332
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass20,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    210865397276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail20,576 miles (+1,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    490925297269
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass19,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,156 miles
    Test number
    312551706332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NEW

Does LD53 NEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NEW expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NEW?
The MOT on LD53 NEW expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NEW done?
LD53 NEW was recorded at 146,563 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has LD53 NEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NEW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 NEW 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 NEW find?
LD53 NEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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