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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 BWVMOT history

LR53 BWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LR53 BWV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,897 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BWV
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
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BWV was last recorded at 112,897 miles on 11 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2026: 112,897 miles, lower than 127,316 miles on 10 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,316 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,897 miles
  • 2025 – 127,316 miles
  • 2024 – 106,912 miles
  • 2023 – 100,576 miles
  • 2022 – 100,468 miles
  • 2021 – 93,623 miles
  • 2020 – 90,226 miles
  • 2019 – 81,183 miles
  • 2018 – 71,120 miles
  • 2017 – 62,878 miles
  • 2016 – 58,689 miles
  • 2015 – 56,536 miles
  • 2014 – 52,119 miles
  • 2013 – 47,900 miles
  • 2012 – 43,698 miles
  • 2011 – 39,596 miles
  • 2010 – 35,775 miles
  • 2009 – 31,798 miles
  • 2008 – 27,227 miles
  • 2007 – 22,654 miles
  • 2006 – 17,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,897 miles (-14,419)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    658734917949
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,316 miles (+20,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    371388010498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,912 miles (+6,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    568625245889
    • AdvisoryExhaust a little louder then standard
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  4. Pass100,576 miles (+108)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,576 miles
    Test number
    449420114975
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose catching on axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail100,468 miles (+6,845)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,468 miles
    Test number
    144142096496
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose touching on axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    320240313334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,623 miles (+3,397)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    588775470131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass90,226 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    703025723982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail90,202 miles (+9,019)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    333644091252
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass81,183 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    653089890518
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,147 miles (+10,027)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,147 miles
    Test number
    700722865614
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs badly corroded

  12. Pass71,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    255748410079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (hole/corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail71,119 miles (+8,241)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,119 miles
    Test number
    144747905728
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (hole/corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    920816835736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded - back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worse (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail62,878 miles (+4,189)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    339276036850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded - back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worse (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass58,689 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    309260194143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear) (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail58,688 miles (+2,152)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,688 miles
    Test number
    306443911360
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Binding and parking brake lever seized
    • AdvisoryOil Level too low

  18. Pass56,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    427704385127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail56,536 miles (+4,417)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    796094785108
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,119 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,119 miles
    Test number
    427399314297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,900 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    428148713240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass47,900 miles (+4,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    525998913252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass43,698 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    579810912264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,596 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    727982721298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,775 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    700776250240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,798 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,798 miles
    Test number
    132780959231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,227 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,227 miles
    Test number
    730051168201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,654 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,654 miles
    Test number
    322658557441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,921 miles
    Test number
    881935756273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BWV

Does LR53 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BWV is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BWV?
The MOT on LR53 BWV is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BWV done?
LR53 BWV was recorded at 112,897 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has LR53 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BWV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 BWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 BWV find?
LR53 BWV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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