
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LD53 VRXMOT history
LD53 VRX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 115,221 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VRX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VRX was last recorded at 115,221 miles on 11 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2024: 115,221 miles, lower than 115,476 miles on 7 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,476 miles · 7 Sept 2024
- Average per year
- 5,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 115,221 miles
- 2023 – 109,548 miles
- 2022 – 104,243 miles
- 2021 – 97,872 miles
- 2020 – 93,952 miles
- 2019 – 77,815 miles
- 2018 – 67,223 miles
- 2017 – 57,038 miles
- 2016 – 52,626 miles
- 2014 – 47,733 miles
- 2012 – 41,882 miles
- 2011 – 38,854 miles
- 2010 – 35,773 miles
- 2009 – 32,548 miles
- 2008 – 27,770 miles
- 2007 – 23,518 miles
- 2006 – 19,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced partly working
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Bonnet catch not secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,221 miles (-255)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 115,221 miles
- Test number
- 828461654277
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,476 miles (+5,928)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,476 miles
- Test number
- 386935042161
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,548 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,548 miles
- Test number
- 450222878499
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail109,547 miles (+5,304)4 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,547 miles
- Test number
- 486047048580
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt blocked under back seat (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass104,243 miles (+6,371)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 104,243 miles
- Test number
- 865821262178
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,872 miles (+3,920)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,872 miles
- Test number
- 981188635269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,952 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,952 miles
- Test number
- 682412519785
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced partly working (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch not secure
Fail93,950 miles (+16,135)4 dangerous10 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,950 miles
- Test number
- 388225883416
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged split to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dazzle (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced partly working (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch not secure
Pass77,815 miles (+558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,815 miles
- Test number
- 257968160318
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension anti roll bar mis ~ aligned
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,257 miles (+10,034)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,257 miles
- Test number
- 417797881718
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced requires re-positioning/touching subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive anti roll bar touching mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass67,223 miles (+183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 67,223 miles
- Test number
- 235576455895
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail67,040 miles (+10,002)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,040 miles
- Test number
- 991293730625
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass57,038 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,038 miles
- Test number
- 623107190854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,875 miles (+4,249)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,875 miles
- Test number
- 847324877635
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake lazy (3.7.B.5b)
Pass52,626 miles (+4,893)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,626 miles
- Test number
- 276633625536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,733 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 47,733 miles
- Test number
- 636347844342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,047 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,047 miles
- Test number
- 496127004047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,882 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,882 miles
- Test number
- 756218592274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,854 miles (+3,081)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,854 miles
- Test number
- 649484711303
- DangerousSmall cut on the offside front brake pipe
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass35,773 miles (+3,225)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,773 miles
- Test number
- 511549590227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,548 miles (+4,778)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,548 miles
- Test number
- 374603419386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,770 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,770 miles
- Test number
- 661944898247
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,518 miles (+4,320)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 23,518 miles
- Test number
- 503876677221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,198 miles
- Test number
- 420663066247
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LD53 VRX
- Does LD53 VRX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VRX expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VRX?
- The MOT on LD53 VRX expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VRX done?
- LD53 VRX was recorded at 115,221 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VRX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VRX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 VRX find?
- LD53 VRX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive transmission; undertray not fully secure.
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