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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM53 ZXRMOT history

LM53 ZXR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LM53 ZXR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
85,774 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZXR was last recorded at 85,774 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 10,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,247 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,527 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,774 miles
  • 2024 – 75,247 miles
  • 2023 – 72,075 miles
  • 2022 – 68,705 miles
  • 2021 – 67,134 miles
  • 2019 – 63,726 miles
  • 2018 – 61,235 miles
  • 2017 – 58,533 miles
  • 2016 – 55,935 miles
  • 2015 – 53,482 miles
  • 2014 – 50,862 miles
  • 2013 – 47,338 miles
  • 2012 – 36,918 miles
  • 2011 – 22,569 miles
  • 2010 – 15,885 miles
  • 2009 – 12,153 miles
  • 2007 – 6,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,774 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExtensive park brake travel

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Number plates deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,774 miles (+10,527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    785943018409
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive park brake travel

  2. Pass75,247 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,247 miles
    Test number
    704800476228
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front cv gaitor has slight leak of grease

  3. Fail75,238 miles (+3,163)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    157710416536
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front cv gaitor has slight leak of grease

  4. Pass72,075 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,075 miles
    Test number
    364359664158
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNumber plates deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  5. Fail72,075 miles (+3,370)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,075 miles
    Test number
    354091180647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber plates deterioated

  6. Pass68,705 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,705 miles
    Test number
    315938889471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail68,704 miles (+1,570)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    903337610125
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,134 miles (+3,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    394622698184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    473141691514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail63,726 miles (+2,491)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    671221183605
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass61,235 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    510562119983
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail61,235 miles (+2,702)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    306679838268
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass58,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    658555527303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail58,533 miles (+2,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    288168008946
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    305117334836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,935 miles (+2,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    455348217926
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass53,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    246042195458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,482 miles (+2,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    836762995160
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,862 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    746076884150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,338 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    686625203293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,334 miles (+10,416)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    305091393115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass36,918 miles (+317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    406890602250
    • NoteS.r.s light on

  23. Fail36,601 miles (+14,032)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    917369782116
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteS.r.s light on

  24. Pass22,569 miles (+72)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,569 miles
    Test number
    975265321075
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail22,497 miles (+6,612)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,497 miles
    Test number
    489634721002
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass15,885 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,885 miles
    Test number
    114675600486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,153 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,153 miles
    Test number
    761045509038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,310 miles
    Test number
    160374967070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail6,310 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,310 miles
    Test number
    581504067020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LM53 ZXR

Does LM53 ZXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 ZXR expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXR?
The MOT on LM53 ZXR expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 ZXR done?
LM53 ZXR was recorded at 85,774 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZXR has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZXR 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 LM53 ZXR find?
LM53 ZXR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; extensive park brake travel.

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