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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 WBVMOT history

LD53 WBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

LD53 WBV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2023
Mileage
97,674 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WBV
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
4 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WBV was last recorded at 97,674 miles on 12 May 2022, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,383 miles · 14 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
4,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,674 miles
  • 2021 – 96,383 miles
  • 2020 – 95,414 miles
  • 2019 – 93,112 miles
  • 2018 – 90,873 miles
  • 2017 – 87,217 miles
  • 2016 – 83,670 miles
  • 2015 – 80,144 miles
  • 2014 – 75,945 miles
  • 2013 – 71,134 miles
  • 2012 – 58,397 miles
  • 2011 – 50,652 miles
  • 2010 – 42,929 miles
  • 2009 – 37,420 miles
  • 2008 – 30,871 miles
  • 2006 – 24,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,674 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,674 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    183158801636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,383 miles (+969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,383 miles
    Test number
    593020568763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,414 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    497293772196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,112 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    504982495141
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail93,112 miles (+2,239)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    148684636118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,873 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    970497376325
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  7. Pass87,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    858419456196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail87,217 miles (+3,547)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    748778786615
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass83,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    417442706559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,670 miles (+3,526)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    281031608650
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass80,144 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,144 miles
    Test number
    936476555011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass75,945 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    789050054064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    996060753098
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail71,134 miles (+12,737)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    435563443030
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass58,397 miles (+7,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,397 miles
    Test number
    629005842015
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail50,652 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    208593651021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs
    • NoteWear front tyres

  17. Pass50,652 miles (+7,723)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    458393551032
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs
    • NoteWear front tyres

  18. Pass42,929 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,929 miles
    Test number
    204352570044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail37,420 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    372890689057
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass37,420 miles (+6,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    442720089068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass30,871 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    121489388066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass24,081 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    360044096244
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Questions about LD53 WBV

Does LD53 WBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WBV expired on 17 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WBV?
The MOT on LD53 WBV expired on 17 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WBV done?
LD53 WBV was recorded at 97,674 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 4,731 miles a year.
Has LD53 WBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WBV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 WBV 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 WBV find?
LD53 WBV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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