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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD53 VTLMOT history

LD53 VTL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LD53 VTL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
164,385 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VTL was last recorded at 164,385 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,374 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,385 miles
  • 2022 – 154,046 miles
  • 2021 – 148,847 miles
  • 2019 – 127,883 miles
  • 2018 – 109,581 miles
  • 2017 – 93,069 miles
  • 2016 – 75,318 miles
  • 2015 – 72,126 miles
  • 2014 – 68,594 miles
  • 2013 – 66,491 miles
  • 2012 – 63,402 miles
  • 2011 – 58,312 miles
  • 2010 – 54,802 miles
  • 2009 – 50,051 miles
  • 2008 – 44,769 miles
  • 2007 – 35,734 miles
  • 2006 – 27,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,385 miles (+11)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,385 miles
    Test number
    540933702117
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail164,374 miles (+10,328)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,374 miles
    Test number
    392823746527
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass154,046 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    566158685460
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little revseve travel

  4. Fail154,035 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,035 miles
    Test number
    822319424559
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both headlights (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,847 miles (+20,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    992930058904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,883 miles (+18,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,883 miles
    Test number
    660792669014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    276169342350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail109,573 miles (+16,504)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    352849864120
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,069 miles (+17,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,069 miles
    Test number
    215291694247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass75,318 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    468189222725
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass72,126 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    330023985144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box very rusty

  12. Pass68,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    178264854256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail68,594 miles (+2,103)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    716694254240
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,491 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    207701963225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail66,491 miles (+3,089)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    558571263220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass63,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    765865672242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail63,400 miles (+5,088)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    236955972202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass58,312 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    585170391292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass54,802 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    734346280216
    • NoteRear number plate faded.

  20. Fail54,802 miles (+4,751)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    733946180265
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split.
    • NoteOffside front suspension bush splt.
    • NoteRear number plate faded.
    • NoteWipers poor.

  21. Pass50,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    974588479210
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail50,051 miles (+5,282)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    652005779207
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass44,769 miles (+9,035)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    343364298260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops slightly worn

  24. Pass35,734 miles (+7,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    814193987295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass27,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    542406996290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VTL

Does LD53 VTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VTL expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VTL?
The MOT on LD53 VTL expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VTL done?
LD53 VTL was recorded at 164,385 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has LD53 VTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VTL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VTL 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 VTL find?
LD53 VTL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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