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Volkswagen Polo

Maroon · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 SFOMOT history

LD53 SFO is a maroon petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 66,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LD53 SFO maroon Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,603 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SFO was last recorded at 66,603 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,862 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,741 miles
Average per year
2,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,603 miles
  • 2025 – 58,862 miles
  • 2024 – 53,834 miles
  • 2023 – 53,580 miles
  • 2022 – 53,274 miles
  • 2021 – 52,883 miles
  • 2020 – 52,578 miles
  • 2018 – 51,707 miles
  • 2017 – 50,704 miles
  • 2016 – 48,784 miles
  • 2015 – 47,129 miles
  • 2014 – 45,302 miles
  • 2013 – 43,220 miles
  • 2012 – 38,091 miles
  • 2011 – 34,479 miles
  • 2010 – 31,177 miles
  • 2009 – 27,023 miles
  • 2008 – 23,162 miles
  • 2007 – 18,595 miles
  • 2006 – 14,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,603 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    862750951498
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail66,603 miles (+7,741)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    369409249389
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass58,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    272327842089
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail58,862 miles (+5,028)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    689027827920
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass53,834 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,834 miles
    Test number
    250132110807
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn to limits
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses are perishing
    • AdvisoryNear outer sill damaged

  6. Pass53,580 miles (+306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    601351072298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on outer face

  7. Pass53,274 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    525768297689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,268 miles (+385)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    617213767589
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,883 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    927982685686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail52,879 miles (+301)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    708825957650
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass52,578 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    281534969001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,573 miles (+866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    966581365937
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  13. Pass51,707 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    919730219799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,704 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    589737442818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass50,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    451891334721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,420 miles (+1,636)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    325227876527
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    700817317741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,784 miles (+1,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    649466796755
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass47,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    136667423288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,129 miles (+1,827)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    775140924043
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass45,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    755183294257
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail45,302 miles (+2,082)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    917983194218
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass43,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    109241493276
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail43,220 miles (+5,129)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    899781693273
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass38,091 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    528706872252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,479 miles (+3,302)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    495135361205
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFromt Number plate has cracks still able to read and secure
    • NoteFront anti roll bar offside collar cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass31,177 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    202350680244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    332380989401
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail27,023 miles (+3,861)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    711020489291
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass23,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    790667078206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,162 miles (+4,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    153837778225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  32. Pass18,595 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,595 miles
    Test number
    781852187225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass14,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,479 miles
    Test number
    811433686222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 SFO

Does LD53 SFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SFO is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SFO?
The MOT on LD53 SFO is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 SFO done?
LD53 SFO was recorded at 66,603 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,672 miles a year.
Has LD53 SFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SFO has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 SFO 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 SFO find?
LD53 SFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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