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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LD53 VRNMOT history

LD53 VRN is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

LD53 VRN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
239,573 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VRN was last recorded at 239,573 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,573 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 239,573 miles
  • 2021 – 225,672 miles
  • 2020 – 216,674 miles
  • 2019 – 207,069 miles
  • 2018 – 196,297 miles
  • 2017 – 191,088 miles
  • 2016 – 179,846 miles
  • 2015 – 167,898 miles
  • 2014 – 156,678 miles
  • 2013 – 149,029 miles
  • 2012 – 137,605 miles
  • 2011 – 126,059 miles
  • 2010 – 113,871 miles
  • 2008 – 96,783 miles
  • 2007 – 80,750 miles
  • 2006 – 66,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded but not weakened.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,573 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    239,573 miles
    Test number
    722540009285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail239,573 miles (+13,901)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,573 miles
    Test number
    578832681756
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass225,672 miles (+8,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    225,672 miles
    Test number
    611900494756
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass216,674 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    216,674 miles
    Test number
    142294922506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded but not weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail216,673 miles (+9,604)5 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,673 miles
    Test number
    355279137989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper handbrake linkage over adjusted. (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper handbrake linkage over adjusted. (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded but not weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass207,069 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    207,069 miles
    Test number
    437940160587
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail207,069 miles (+10,772)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,069 miles
    Test number
    176123194387
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect repaired damaged bulb holder (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass196,297 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    196,297 miles
    Test number
    798248924173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded but not holed.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryTurbo intercooler insecure.

  9. Fail196,297 miles (+5,209)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,297 miles
    Test number
    315129948422
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded but not holed.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryTurbo intercooler insecure.

  10. Pass191,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    191,088 miles
    Test number
    865992761317
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  11. Fail191,088 miles (+11,242)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,088 miles
    Test number
    210580713199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Pass179,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,846 miles
    Test number
    598783336365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,845 miles (+11,947)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,845 miles
    Test number
    976052570146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass167,898 miles (+11,220)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    756873705172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty but not blowing.
    • NoteSlight perishing to o/s/r tyre

  15. Pass156,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    295074414420
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust box deteriorated.

  16. Fail156,678 miles (+7,649)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    206394414104
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust box deteriorated.

  17. Pass149,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,029 miles
    Test number
    298471273078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail149,029 miles (+11,424)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,029 miles
    Test number
    529951173039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass137,605 miles (+11,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    176391362457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail126,059 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    267960261003
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread; check front wheel alignment
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteTreads of both rear tyres 'feathering'

  21. Pass126,059 miles (+12,188)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    476910761067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread; check front wheel alignment
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteTreads of both rear tyres 'feathering'

  22. Pass113,871 miles (+17,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    492775860093
    • 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)

  23. Pass96,783 miles (+16,033)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    803574798252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,750 miles (+14,425)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    420679087256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    210200696284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,325 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    754710996284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic to underside of vehicle

Questions about LD53 VRN

Does LD53 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VRN expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VRN?
The MOT on LD53 VRN expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VRN done?
LD53 VRN was recorded at 239,573 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 10,965 miles a year.
Has LD53 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VRN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 VRN 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 VRN find?
LD53 VRN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 1 more.

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