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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 WAJMOT history

LD53 WAJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LD53 WAJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,412 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WAJ was last recorded at 91,412 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,050 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,362 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,412 miles
  • 2025 – 89,050 miles
  • 2024 – 87,042 miles
  • 2023 – 85,262 miles
  • 2022 – 76,802 miles
  • 2021 – 73,194 miles
  • 2020 – 65,501 miles
  • 2019 – 55,851 miles
  • 2018 – 49,996 miles
  • 2017 – 41,330 miles
  • 2016 – 31,730 miles
  • 2015 – 22,019 miles
  • 2013 – 19,225 miles
  • 2012 – 12,824 miles
  • 2011 – 7,896 miles
  • 2008 – 1,839 miles
  • 2007 – 1,647 miles
  • 2006 – 1,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,412 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,412 miles (+2,362)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    201847848217
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,050 miles (+1)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,050 miles
    Test number
    745752371368
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,049 miles (+2,007)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    552109977906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,042 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    244631423090
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly damaged inner.

  5. Fail87,034 miles (+1,772)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,034 miles
    Test number
    764453025316
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBot front inner wheel rims damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre void of tread on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to bind

  6. Pass85,262 miles (+8,460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    912411140074
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass76,802 miles (+3,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    901341036492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,194 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    134842731184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,501 miles (+9,650)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    181830825985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,851 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    830618407528
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  11. Pass49,996 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    897059069830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,330 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    179079340185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner low

  13. Pass31,730 miles (+9,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,730 miles
    Test number
    331020422874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,019 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,019 miles
    Test number
    527826905088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    549434963098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,225 miles (+6,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    616184563015
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail12,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,824 miles
    Test number
    198546642056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass12,824 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,824 miles
    Test number
    278406042001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,896 miles
    Test number
    959630161046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    510253160092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres perished and cracking on tread/sidwalls 165/70/14T
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers worn

  21. Pass1,839 miles (+192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    1,839 miles
    Test number
    450702528430
    • NoteAll tyres perished 165/70/14T

  22. Pass1,647 miles (+341)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    1,647 miles
    Test number
    833379867220
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished.
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre.

  23. Pass1,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    1,306 miles
    Test number
    320920676416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WAJ

Does LD53 WAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WAJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WAJ?
The MOT on LD53 WAJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WAJ done?
LD53 WAJ was recorded at 91,412 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has LD53 WAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WAJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 WAJ 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 WAJ find?
LD53 WAJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 4 more.

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