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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD53 WDYMOT history

LD53 WDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LD53 WDY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,296 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WDY
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
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WDY was last recorded at 118,296 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,296 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,296 miles
  • 2025 – 105,361 miles
  • 2024 – 99,667 miles
  • 2023 – 91,114 miles
  • 2022 – 80,280 miles
  • 2021 – 68,035 miles
  • 2019 – 58,105 miles
  • 2018 – 54,784 miles
  • 2017 – 54,102 miles
  • 2016 – 50,576 miles
  • 2015 – 47,510 miles
  • 2014 – 45,233 miles
  • 2013 – 42,460 miles
  • 2012 – 38,474 miles
  • 2011 – 35,829 miles
  • 2010 – 33,255 miles
  • 2009 – 30,747 miles
  • 2008 – 25,902 miles
  • 2006 – 19,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    191088043226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail118,296 miles (+12,935)2 dangerous12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    944374348343
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel binding(both) rear

  3. Pass105,361 miles (+1)6 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,361 miles
    Test number
    199831297072
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,360 miles (+5,693)2 major6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,360 miles
    Test number
    743308054310
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,667 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,667 miles
    Test number
    590001744811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,114 miles (+10,834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    165956181110
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  7. Pass80,280 miles (+12,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    186651319879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,035 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    405833966471
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail68,027 miles (+9,922)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    607039192324
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass58,105 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,105 miles
    Test number
    131685052216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension bush mounting bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  11. Fail58,090 miles (+3,306)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    363002177281
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  12. Pass54,784 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    689143958638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    457309809423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail54,102 miles (+3,526)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    927201864980
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass50,576 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    498479022391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    704792348585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Fail47,510 miles (+2,277)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    231453746315
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass45,233 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    306521034345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,460 miles (+3,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,460 miles
    Test number
    717643833305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,474 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,474 miles
    Test number
    556765112398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,829 miles (+2,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    406110131344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Pass33,255 miles (+2,508)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    101199320383
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCo % emission require attention
    • NoteFuel filter needs changing
    • NoteNearside rear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail30,747 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    874018319322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass30,747 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    914758219325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,902 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    130063348121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    450973916316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WDY

Does LD53 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WDY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WDY?
The MOT on LD53 WDY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WDY done?
LD53 WDY was recorded at 118,296 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has LD53 WDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WDY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 WDY 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 WDY find?
LD53 WDY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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