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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 DPZMOT history

LR53 DPZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LR53 DPZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,039 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DPZ was last recorded at 129,039 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 7,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,787 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,252 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,039 miles
  • 2024 – 121,787 miles
  • 2023 – 116,305 miles
  • 2022 – 110,506 miles
  • 2021 – 104,715 miles
  • 2020 – 99,990 miles
  • 2019 – 95,395 miles
  • 2018 – 87,045 miles
  • 2017 – 81,196 miles
  • 2016 – 77,701 miles
  • 2015 – 70,884 miles
  • 2013 – 69,962 miles
  • 2012 – 68,730 miles
  • 2011 – 66,955 miles
  • 2010 – 65,558 miles
  • 2009 – 63,941 miles
  • 2008 – 52,344 miles
  • 2007 – 37,007 miles
  • 2006 – 24,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    965768348271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail129,032 miles (+7,245)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    830329606773
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass121,787 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    880796064228
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail121,780 miles (+5,475)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    420622847511
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass116,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    764119131959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail116,298 miles (+5,792)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    984226189661
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass110,506 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    346978867983
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,506 miles (+5,791)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    446204291356
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,715 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    243841609689
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail104,715 miles (+4,725)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    456619463792
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass99,990 miles (+4,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    124492178486
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass95,395 miles (+8,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    352907692977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass87,045 miles (+5,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    756719222641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    599180821041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,196 miles (+3,495)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    528209438726
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass77,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    972999611458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,701 miles (+6,817)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    991494094597
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,884 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    807238515227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,962 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    357092253444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,730 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    418981142215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    916809921243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail66,955 miles (+1,397)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    956799221246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass65,558 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    330956350495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass63,941 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    161297159212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,854 miles (+11,510)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    771662959259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

  26. Pass52,344 miles (+15,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    822043658295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    740534657265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,007 miles (+12,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    924724057237
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass24,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    982391456201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DPZ

Does LR53 DPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DPZ expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DPZ?
The MOT on LR53 DPZ expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DPZ done?
LR53 DPZ was recorded at 129,039 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LR53 DPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DPZ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 DPZ 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 DPZ find?
LR53 DPZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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