
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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))
Pass86,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,473 miles
- Test number
- 116251529152
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass83,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,513 miles
- Test number
- 570969558189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass80,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,937 miles
- Test number
- 828290169274
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
Pass71,747 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 71,747 miles
- Test number
- 309661024328
- NoteRear exhaust for corrosion
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass61,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,025 miles
- Test number
- 769352721398
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass55,264 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 55,264 miles
- Test number
- 260320530388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,480 miles (+5,197)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,480 miles
- Test number
- 900323009332
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass38,908 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 38,908 miles
- Test number
- 672009097257
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass29,527 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,527 miles
- Test number
- 660844786247
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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