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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 ULOMOT history

LD53 ULO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LD53 ULO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,290 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ULO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ULO was last recorded at 54,290 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,142 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,148 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,290 miles
  • 2025 – 45,142 miles
  • 2024 – 43,747 miles
  • 2023 – 38,751 miles
  • 2022 – 31,630 miles
  • 2021 – 27,862 miles
  • 2020 – 25,099 miles
  • 2019 – 24,252 miles
  • 2018 – 23,779 miles
  • 2017 – 23,253 miles
  • 2016 – 22,894 miles
  • 2015 – 22,441 miles
  • 2014 – 22,147 miles
  • 2013 – 21,585 miles
  • 2012 – 20,514 miles
  • 2011 – 18,514 miles
  • 2010 – 15,783 miles
  • 2009 – 12,951 miles
  • 2008 – 11,086 miles
  • 2007 – 9,434 miles
  • 2006 – 7,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,290 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,290 miles (+9,148)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,290 miles
    Test number
    956476068944
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass45,142 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    739634695495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,747 miles (+4,996)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,747 miles
    Test number
    595286184424
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass38,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    351562963851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,749 miles (+7,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    738810292345
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass31,630 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    795076011666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,862 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    344260513525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,861 miles (+2,762)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,861 miles
    Test number
    141925943776
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass25,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    281215657591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,097 miles (+845)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,097 miles
    Test number
    483508913111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,252 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    391843009252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,779 miles (+526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,779 miles
    Test number
    497175575550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass23,253 miles (+359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    371470504254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass22,894 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    671429582824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,441 miles
    Test number
    507345902096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,441 miles (+294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,441 miles
    Test number
    920107171705
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass22,147 miles (+562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,147 miles
    Test number
    929419254221
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass21,585 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,585 miles
    Test number
    348356753233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,514 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,514 miles
    Test number
    456231452228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    768111171225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,514 miles (+2,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    798011671206
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  22. Pass15,783 miles (+2,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    474589250259
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge
  23. Pass12,951 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,951 miles
    Test number
    282614649222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,086 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,086 miles
    Test number
    761310578271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,434 miles
    Test number
    234957467241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail9,434 miles (+2,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,434 miles
    Test number
    132607167261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  27. Pass7,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,400 miles
    Test number
    373654346432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ULO

Does LD53 ULO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ULO is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ULO?
The MOT on LD53 ULO is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ULO done?
LD53 ULO was recorded at 54,290 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has LD53 ULO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ULO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 ULO 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 ULO find?
LD53 ULO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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