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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 VRWMOT history

LD53 VRW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LD53 VRW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,464 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VRW
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 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VRW was last recorded at 123,464 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,750 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,714 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,464 miles
  • 2025 – 117,750 miles
  • 2024 – 109,906 miles
  • 2023 – 101,057 miles
  • 2022 – 98,232 miles
  • 2021 – 98,069 miles
  • 2020 – 96,976 miles
  • 2019 – 95,831 miles
  • 2018 – 93,953 miles
  • 2017 – 92,114 miles
  • 2016 – 82,727 miles
  • 2015 – 74,126 miles
  • 2014 – 65,851 miles
  • 2013 – 51,544 miles
  • 2012 – 43,687 miles
  • 2011 – 38,422 miles
  • 2010 – 31,313 miles
  • 2009 – 25,070 miles
  • 2008 – 21,593 miles
  • 2007 – 16,525 miles
  • 2006 – 13,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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 cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    191076615747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail123,464 miles (+5,714)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    768162530372
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,750 miles (+7,844)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    648852106390
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges heavily. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    224100823204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,906 miles (+8,849)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    743625609895
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,057 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    614553114864
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail101,057 miles (+2,825)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    961739525708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass98,232 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    411732392695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,069 miles (+1,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    285713045601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass96,976 miles (+1,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,976 miles
    Test number
    451510819790
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  11. Pass95,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    977049164076
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Fail95,831 miles (+1,878)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    963053073055
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass93,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    752583870122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail93,953 miles (+1,839)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    877160105652
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass92,114 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    745318998178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    226334841566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail82,724 miles (+8,598)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    402303609151
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass74,126 miles (+8,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    497726835230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Pass65,851 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,851 miles
    Test number
    645730164268
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  20. Fail65,849 miles (+14,305)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,849 miles
    Test number
    969158754202
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEpc light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  21. Pass51,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    985319763209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,544 miles (+7,857)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    196778163213
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pada and discs very badly worn and will need replacing

  23. Pass43,687 miles (+14)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    415506462267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  24. Fail43,673 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    186965162220
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  25. Pass38,422 miles (+7,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    985535661264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass31,313 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    991376060298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,070 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    101915869293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,593 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    282639068271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,525 miles
    Test number
    871859567273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail16,521 miles (+3,494)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    533239367270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass13,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    523550376264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail13,027 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    722750776256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Questions about LD53 VRW

Does LD53 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VRW is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VRW?
The MOT on LD53 VRW is valid until 8 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 VRW done?
LD53 VRW was recorded at 123,464 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has LD53 VRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VRW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VRW 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 VRW find?
LD53 VRW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section.

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