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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 VTGMOT history

LD53 VTG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LD53 VTG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2024
Mileage
106,051 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VTG
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
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VTG was last recorded at 106,051 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,007 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
4,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,051 miles
  • 2022 – 100,872 miles
  • 2021 – 95,613 miles
  • 2020 – 91,839 miles
  • 2019 – 86,473 miles
  • 2018 – 83,513 miles
  • 2017 – 80,937 miles
  • 2016 – 78,275 miles
  • 2015 – 75,318 miles
  • 2014 – 71,747 miles
  • 2013 – 68,968 miles
  • 2012 – 66,017 miles
  • 2011 – 61,025 miles
  • 2010 – 55,264 miles
  • 2009 – 49,480 miles
  • 2008 – 44,283 miles
  • 2007 – 38,908 miles
  • 2006 – 29,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,051 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,051 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,051 miles
    Test number
    400135273865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail106,007 miles (+5,135)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    350557626658
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,872 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    121781393210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
  4. Fail100,855 miles (+5,242)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    993296955447
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
  5. Pass95,613 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    183751970939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail95,557 miles (+3,718)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    223592201873
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass91,839 miles (+5,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    719486885079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass86,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    116251529152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,473 miles (+2,960)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    997613284140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    570969558189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,513 miles (+2,576)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    878338069266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass80,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    828290169274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,937 miles (+2,662)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    712772924760
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass78,275 miles (+2,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    986705092592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car covered by under trays
  15. Pass75,318 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    615339155576
    • AdvisoryAdvise 1 ltr of oil added
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  16. Fail75,265 miles (+3,518)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,265 miles
    Test number
    382958212695
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise 1 ltr of oil added
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  17. Pass71,747 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    309661024328
    • NoteRear exhaust for corrosion
  18. Fail71,747 miles (+2,779)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    416081824383
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust for corrosion
  19. Pass68,968 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    249127313345
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass66,017 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    879748622377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail65,959 miles (+4,934)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    756357412310
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass61,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    769352721398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,025 miles (+5,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    416731321363
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass55,264 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    260320530388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,480 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    900323009332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    791055208342
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  27. Fail44,283 miles (+5,375)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    230865908375
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishborne bushes starting to split
    • NoteFront wipers split
  28. Pass38,908 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    672009097257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,277 miles (+8,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    951611177259
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass29,527 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    660844786247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail29,511 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,511 miles
    Test number
    163826576286
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LD53 VTG

Does LD53 VTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VTG expired on 25 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VTG?
The MOT on LD53 VTG expired on 25 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VTG done?
LD53 VTG was recorded at 106,051 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 4,477 miles a year.
Has LD53 VTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VTG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VTG 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 VTG find?
LD53 VTG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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