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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 BWUMOT history

LR53 BWU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

LR53 BWU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
144,855 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 BWU was last recorded at 144,855 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 5,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,020 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,835 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,855 miles
  • 2024 – 139,020 miles
  • 2023 – 134,232 miles
  • 2022 – 127,682 miles
  • 2021 – 123,562 miles
  • 2020 – 121,069 miles
  • 2019 – 120,636 miles
  • 2018 – 120,490 miles
  • 2017 – 118,128 miles
  • 2016 – 113,578 miles
  • 2015 – 108,659 miles
  • 2014 – 104,260 miles
  • 2013 – 98,793 miles
  • 2012 – 93,613 miles
  • 2011 – 83,731 miles
  • 2009 – 73,798 miles
  • 2008 – 67,415 miles
  • 2007 – 57,603 miles
  • 2006 – 48,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,855 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,855 miles (+5,835)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,855 miles
    Test number
    690323901366
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  2. Pass139,020 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    107408721343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,232 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    239090542604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,682 miles (+4,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    292474016384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,562 miles
    Test number
    651580550933
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty.

  6. Fail123,556 miles (+2,487)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,556 miles
    Test number
    989827389744
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty.

  7. Pass121,069 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,069 miles
    Test number
    460939411126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  8. Pass120,636 miles (+146)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,636 miles
    Test number
    677910532860
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass120,490 miles (+2,362)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    621084061806
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake hoses cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel starting to bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end cover cracking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust rusty.

  10. Pass118,128 miles (+4,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    993449168216
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass113,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    305655404758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,578 miles (+4,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    747931834046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass108,659 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    657584035014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    797586434012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,260 miles (+5,467)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    975006534061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  16. Pass98,793 miles (+5,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    597000133095
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEmissions at idle only just met

  17. Pass93,613 miles (+9,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    868395242058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,731 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    368852491048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limits

  19. Fail83,731 miles (+9,933)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    727290691016
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limits

  20. Pass73,798 miles (+6,383)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    781328159246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass67,415 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    952880988267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,603 miles (+9,085)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    930707377201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  23. Pass48,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    270872866376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail48,518 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    512792966306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 BWU

Does LR53 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BWU expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BWU?
The MOT on LR53 BWU expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BWU done?
LR53 BWU was recorded at 144,855 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has LR53 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BWU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 BWU 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 LR53 BWU find?
LR53 BWU failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator not working; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split; nearside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 8 more.

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