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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 ULRMOT history

LD53 ULR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LD53 ULR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,898 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ULR
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
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ULR was last recorded at 146,898 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,955 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
943 miles
Average per year
5,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,898 miles
  • 2025 – 145,955 miles
  • 2024 – 144,696 miles
  • 2023 – 143,326 miles
  • 2022 – 141,656 miles
  • 2021 – 139,753 miles
  • 2020 – 138,586 miles
  • 2019 – 137,274 miles
  • 2018 – 133,231 miles
  • 2017 – 130,186 miles
  • 2016 – 126,830 miles
  • 2015 – 121,916 miles
  • 2014 – 120,741 miles
  • 2013 – 116,269 miles
  • 2012 – 111,613 miles
  • 2011 – 99,425 miles
  • 2010 – 85,144 miles
  • 2009 – 70,259 miles
  • 2008 – 59,481 miles
  • 2007 – 46,832 miles
  • 2006 – 34,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust rear deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,898 miles (+943)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,898 miles
    Test number
    122458030520
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass145,955 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,955 miles
    Test number
    550468899495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass144,696 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,696 miles
    Test number
    128203027555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,326 miles (+1,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,326 miles
    Test number
    691301612456
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass141,656 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    318317700501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass139,753 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,753 miles
    Test number
    816380573579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    318573472239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,586 miles (+1,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    995026168172
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,274 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,274 miles
    Test number
    364801149581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,231 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    940323590564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,186 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    914316337551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass126,830 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    741254562428
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear deteriorated

  13. Fail126,766 miles (+4,850)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,766 miles
    Test number
    303447853038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear deteriorated

  14. Pass121,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    153232573498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,916 miles (+1,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    168265089667
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass120,741 miles (+4,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,741 miles
    Test number
    987907944281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass116,269 miles (+4,656)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,269 miles
    Test number
    496609643274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's are in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box badley corroded and peeling

  18. Pass111,613 miles (+22)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    896251652231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badley corroded and peeling

  19. Fail111,591 miles (+12,166)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,591 miles
    Test number
    207760552275
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badley corroded and peeling

  20. Pass99,425 miles (+14,281)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,425 miles
    Test number
    149744061264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  21. Pass85,144 miles (+14,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    290476260215
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner face

  22. Pass70,259 miles (+10,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    403907469213
    • NoteFront number plate has light damage

  23. Pass59,481 miles (+12,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    884633968272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    142495477256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,832 miles (+12,753)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    152280977223
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass34,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,079 miles
    Test number
    131302976291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ULR

Does LD53 ULR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ULR is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ULR?
The MOT on LD53 ULR is valid until 9 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 ULR done?
LD53 ULR was recorded at 146,898 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
Has LD53 ULR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ULR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 ULR 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 ULR find?
LD53 ULR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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