Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc
LD53 YCCMOT history
LD53 YCC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,954 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 164,954 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 YCC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 YCC was last recorded at 164,954 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,614 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,340 miles
- Average per year
- 6,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,954 miles
- 2024 – 163,614 miles
- 2023 – 161,961 miles
- 2022 – 155,143 miles
- 2021 – 146,950 miles
- 2020 – 138,902 miles
- 2019 – 133,851 miles
- 2018 – 132,860 miles
- 2017 – 131,714 miles
- 2016 – 125,354 miles
- 2015 – 116,270 miles
- 2014 – 109,771 miles
- 2013 – 101,687 miles
- 2012 – 90,875 miles
- 2011 – 81,442 miles
- 2010 – 75,336 miles
- 2009 – 67,088 miles
- 2008 – 57,383 miles
- 2007 – 47,963 miles
- 2006 – 42,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,954 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top bearing stiff in application
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at the front (Jacking Point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top bearing stiff in application
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,954 miles (+1,340)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 164,954 miles
- Test number
- 334911948480
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top bearing stiff in application
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at the front (Jacking Point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top bearing stiff in application
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass163,614 miles (+19)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 163,614 miles
- Test number
- 478168665229
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at front, outside of all prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail163,595 miles (+1,634)6 major4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,595 miles
- Test number
- 777321941791
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at front, outside of all prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass161,961 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 161,961 miles
- Test number
- 493399883976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,953 miles (+6,810)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,953 miles
- Test number
- 974368346448
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,143 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,143 miles
- Test number
- 569815756055
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail155,143 miles (+8,193)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,143 miles
- Test number
- 727725738895
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,950 miles (+8,048)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 146,950 miles
- Test number
- 967151119318
- AdvisoryRear silencer corrosion
Pass138,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 138,902 miles
- Test number
- 766916501306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,901 miles (+5,050)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,901 miles
- Test number
- 269185539486
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
Pass133,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,851 miles
- Test number
- 225133586919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,851 miles (+991)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,851 miles
- Test number
- 448429462809
- Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass132,860 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 132,860 miles
- Test number
- 484978665081
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail132,858 miles (+1,144)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,858 miles
- Test number
- 498747510249
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass131,714 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 131,714 miles
- Test number
- 478502567147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside track rod end boot split
- AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
Fail131,714 miles (+6,360)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,714 miles
- Test number
- 928240853470
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside track rod end boot split
- AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
Pass125,354 miles (+9,084)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 125,354 miles
- Test number
- 284602032629
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/s hand brake sticky cable/lever on caliper
Pass116,270 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 116,270 miles
- Test number
- 356132725084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,261 miles (+6,490)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,261 miles
- Test number
- 978467515053
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass109,771 miles (+8,084)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 109,771 miles
- Test number
- 338888704025
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteHeadlight images slightly deteriorated
Pass101,687 miles (+10,812)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 101,687 miles
- Test number
- 347111313024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeadlight images slightly deteriorated
- NoteNearside mirror glass damaged
Pass90,875 miles (+9,433)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 90,875 miles
- Test number
- 206562912045
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass81,442 miles (+6,106)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,442 miles
- Test number
- 438502411075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,336 miles (+8,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 75,336 miles
- Test number
- 671347500096
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,088 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 67,088 miles
- Test number
- 804452619038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,084 miles (+9,701)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,084 miles
- Test number
- 421219409011
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,383 miles (+87)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 57,383 miles
- Test number
- 192937108042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail57,296 miles (+9,333)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,296 miles
- Test number
- 824454908075
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass47,963 miles (+5,752)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,963 miles
- Test number
- 973809507059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,211 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 42,211 miles
- Test number
- 654758076291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LD53 YCC
- Does LD53 YCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YCC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 YCC?
- The MOT on LD53 YCC is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 YCC done?
- LD53 YCC was recorded at 164,954 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
- Has LD53 YCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 YCC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 YCC 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 YCC find?
- LD53 YCC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.
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