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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 VRUMOT history

LD53 VRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LD53 VRU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,616 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VRU was last recorded at 73,616 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,615 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,616 miles
  • 2025 – 67,729 miles
  • 2024 – 62,183 miles
  • 2023 – 59,377 miles
  • 2022 – 58,501 miles
  • 2021 – 57,089 miles
  • 2020 – 55,645 miles
  • 2019 – 53,752 miles
  • 2018 – 51,843 miles
  • 2017 – 50,273 miles
  • 2016 – 47,113 miles
  • 2015 – 44,548 miles
  • 2014 – 42,696 miles
  • 2013 – 40,130 miles
  • 2012 – 37,563 miles
  • 2011 – 35,041 miles
  • 2010 – 32,331 miles
  • 2009 – 28,382 miles
  • 2008 – 24,500 miles
  • 2007 – 19,636 miles
  • 2006 – 17,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,616 miles
  • AdvisoryOff and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,616 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    381600672706
    • AdvisoryOff and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

  2. Fail73,615 miles (+5,886)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    431186008463
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

  3. Pass67,729 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    901695013529
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Fail67,729 miles (+5,546)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    635636771668
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  5. Pass62,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    512219397898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail62,181 miles (+2,804)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,181 miles
    Test number
    126655790470
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    335653570801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside, pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,377 miles (+876)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    679263000182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside, pads approx 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,501 miles (+1,412)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    865097418213
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe leaking

  10. Pass57,089 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    482150021049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,645 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,645 miles
    Test number
    741840481023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,752 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    648250359291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,843 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    113919960485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge & perishing

  14. Pass50,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    964215431588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,272 miles (+3,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    578441398610
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass47,113 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    896295887077
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  17. Pass44,548 miles (+1,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    659533115118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,696 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    278145314403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,130 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    195119513119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,563 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    219364112470
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,041 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,041 miles
    Test number
    308818211130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,038 miles (+2,707)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    277967811194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

  23. Pass32,331 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,331 miles
    Test number
    533107510177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,382 miles (+3,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    680852119176
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  25. Pass24,500 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    834582918143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,636 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    322746417114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass17,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,394 miles
    Test number
    282089066256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VRU

Does LD53 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VRU is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VRU?
The MOT on LD53 VRU is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VRU done?
LD53 VRU was recorded at 73,616 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,829 miles a year.
Has LD53 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VRU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VRU 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 VRU find?
LD53 VRU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: off and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges..

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