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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LD53 TGXMOT history

LD53 TGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

LD53 TGX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
89,510 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TGX was last recorded at 89,510 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 9,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,727 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,783 miles
Average per year
4,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,510 miles
  • 2023 – 79,727 miles
  • 2022 – 68,633 miles
  • 2021 – 56,610 miles
  • 2020 – 45,076 miles
  • 2019 – 33,889 miles
  • 2018 – 29,079 miles
  • 2017 – 28,060 miles
  • 2016 – 25,842 miles
  • 2015 – 25,095 miles
  • 2014 – 22,777 miles
  • 2012 – 20,713 miles
  • 2011 – 19,782 miles
  • 2010 – 19,325 miles
  • 2009 – 17,952 miles
  • 2008 – 16,266 miles
  • 2007 – 13,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,510 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,510 miles (+9,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    113346649708
    • 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))
  2. Pass79,727 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    775891103854
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail79,727 miles (+11,094)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    528941708129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass68,633 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    608924687398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,604 miles (+11,994)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    632128800499
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass56,610 miles (+11,534)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    146907005680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,076 miles (+11,187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    952374347385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,889 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,889 miles
    Test number
    871701882253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,079 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    639601830691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,060 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,060 miles
    Test number
    913288298118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,842 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    139992198896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,095 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,095 miles
    Test number
    356239975045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,777 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,777 miles
    Test number
    438880384075
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass22,777 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,777 miles
    Test number
    918880884053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,713 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,713 miles
    Test number
    607755722128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,782 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,782 miles
    Test number
    228117711118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,325 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    814459780040
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass19,325 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    940029180027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,952 miles (+1,686)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    151209789095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly
  20. Pass16,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,266 miles
    Test number
    764641798055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,266 miles (+2,435)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,266 miles
    Test number
    242338088095
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass13,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,831 miles
    Test number
    132028987417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TGX

Does LD53 TGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TGX expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TGX?
The MOT on LD53 TGX expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TGX done?
LD53 TGX was recorded at 89,510 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 4,354 miles a year.
Has LD53 TGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TGX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 TGX 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 TGX find?
LD53 TGX passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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