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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 DOUMOT history

LR53 DOU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

LR53 DOU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
74,672 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DOU
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DOU was last recorded at 74,672 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 10,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,336 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
10,336 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,672 miles
  • 2022 – 64,336 miles
  • 2021 – 51,657 miles
  • 2020 – 48,255 miles
  • 2019 – 43,572 miles
  • 2018 – 41,285 miles
  • 2017 – 39,367 miles
  • 2016 – 37,115 miles
  • 2015 – 34,844 miles
  • 2014 – 33,135 miles
  • 2013 – 31,036 miles
  • 2012 – 26,816 miles
  • 2011 – 22,363 miles
  • 2010 – 18,693 miles
  • 2009 – 14,412 miles
  • 2008 – 9,979 miles
  • 2007 – 5,601 miles
  • 2006 – 4,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,672 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both sides rear tyres outer wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    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. Pass74,672 miles (+10,336)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    466310003812
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    188170990247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail64,336 miles (+2,017)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    753635292770
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,319 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    461911715186
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres outer wall cracked

  5. Fail62,257 miles (+10,600)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    103567660334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres outer wall cracked

  6. Pass51,657 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    103013845689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,657 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    571362386702
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,255 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    704103778720
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail48,255 miles (+4,683)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    602534769552
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,572 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    352596938835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,285 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    543300579592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,243 miles (+1,876)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    151587975992
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass39,367 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,367 miles
    Test number
    535745563050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    193735945839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,115 miles (+2,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    847020603741
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail34,844 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    445337555078
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass34,844 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    678127655003
    • 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)

  18. Pass33,135 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    269119954057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,036 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    278960463074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,816 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,816 miles
    Test number
    687551252047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    375901661002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,363 miles (+3,670)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    846881461015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished,

  23. Fail18,693 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    283727450022
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass18,693 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    972617050045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,412 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,412 miles
    Test number
    142940959498
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Fail14,412 miles (+4,433)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,412 miles
    Test number
    170769849043
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass9,979 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,979 miles
    Test number
    233852658020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,601 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    5,601 miles
    Test number
    911276167084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,969 miles
    Test number
    940565656268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DOU

Does LR53 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DOU expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DOU?
The MOT on LR53 DOU expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DOU done?
LR53 DOU was recorded at 74,672 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has LR53 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DOU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 DOU 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 DOU find?
LR53 DOU passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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