Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD53 VXYMOT history
LD53 VXY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 125,485 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VXY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VXY was last recorded at 125,485 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,073 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,412 miles
- Average per year
- 5,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,485 miles
- 2025 – 124,073 miles
- 2024 – 121,199 miles
- 2023 – 118,132 miles
- 2022 – 115,254 miles
- 2021 – 112,003 miles
- 2020 – 108,780 miles
- 2019 – 104,723 miles
- 2018 – 98,698 miles
- 2017 – 90,853 miles
- 2016 – 83,165 miles
- 2015 – 75,561 miles
- 2014 – 68,847 miles
- 2013 – 63,006 miles
- 2012 – 56,185 miles
- 2011 – 49,984 miles
- 2010 – 43,725 miles
- 2009 – 37,630 miles
- 2008 – 31,397 miles
- 2007 – 25,099 miles
- 2006 – 17,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,485 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,485 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 125,485 miles
- Test number
- 208809483145
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,073 miles (+2,874)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 124,073 miles
- Test number
- 589235150468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,199 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 121,199 miles
- Test number
- 613813722629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,199 miles (+3,067)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,199 miles
- Test number
- 325449119716
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,132 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 118,132 miles
- Test number
- 185781724498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,254 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 115,254 miles
- Test number
- 100177953104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,003 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,003 miles
- Test number
- 920846010110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,003 miles (+3,223)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,003 miles
- Test number
- 806837718532
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,780 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,780 miles
- Test number
- 313653659573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,723 miles (+6,025)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,723 miles
- Test number
- 594451171498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,698 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 98,698 miles
- Test number
- 215077728104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail98,696 miles (+7,843)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,696 miles
- Test number
- 400781685146
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass90,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,853 miles
- Test number
- 285005059789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail90,853 miles (+7,688)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,853 miles
- Test number
- 372943617914
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass83,165 miles (+7,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 289225823069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,561 miles (+6,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,561 miles
- Test number
- 914900149610
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass68,847 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,847 miles
- Test number
- 798084854243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail68,847 miles (+5,841)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,847 miles
- Test number
- 905154454218
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,006 miles (+6,821)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,006 miles
- Test number
- 505999553293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,185 miles (+6,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,185 miles
- Test number
- 295941762292
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass49,984 miles (+6,259)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,984 miles
- Test number
- 295465851245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,725 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,725 miles
- Test number
- 974635840264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,630 miles (+6,233)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,630 miles
- Test number
- 764567559275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,397 miles (+6,298)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,397 miles
- Test number
- 581661268263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,099 miles (+7,988)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,099 miles
- Test number
- 832232967204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,111 miles
- Test number
- 244452666205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VXY
- Does LD53 VXY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VXY is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VXY?
- The MOT on LD53 VXY is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 VXY done?
- LD53 VXY was recorded at 125,485 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VXY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VXY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VXY 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 VXY find?
- LD53 VXY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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