Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LR53 DWMMOT history
LR53 DWM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 37,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 37,576 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 DWM
- 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
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 DWM was last recorded at 37,576 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 7,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 30,482 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,094 miles
- Average per year
- 1,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,576 miles
- 2025 – 30,482 miles
- 2024 – 25,196 miles
- 2023 – 21,279 miles
- 2022 – 20,907 miles
- 2021 – 20,615 miles
- 2020 – 20,226 miles
- 2019 – 19,374 miles
- 2018 – 18,072 miles
- 2017 – 16,933 miles
- 2016 – 15,429 miles
- 2015 – 13,836 miles
- 2014 – 12,269 miles
- 2013 – 10,833 miles
- 2012 – 9,826 miles
- 2011 – 7,595 miles
- 2010 – 6,356 miles
- 2009 – 5,918 miles
- 2008 – 5,516 miles
- 2007 – 5,111 miles
- 2006 – 4,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,576 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom both sides of car
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,576 miles (+7,094)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 37,576 miles
- Test number
- 447118183595
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass30,482 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 30,482 miles
- Test number
- 891466931346
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail30,470 miles (+5,274)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,470 miles
- Test number
- 353172934119
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulders both sides of car SIZE 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass25,196 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 25,196 miles
- Test number
- 164299722398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,279 miles (+372)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 21,279 miles
- Test number
- 946843737438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,907 miles (+292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 20,907 miles
- Test number
- 134195304736
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracks in walls
Pass20,615 miles (+389)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 20,615 miles
- Test number
- 615598855819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 20,226 miles
- Test number
- 203960225366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,226 miles (+852)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,226 miles
- Test number
- 870391208675
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass19,374 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 19,374 miles
- Test number
- 575692123332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
Pass18,072 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 18,072 miles
- Test number
- 947043928969
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass16,933 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 16,933 miles
- Test number
- 329407650235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 15,429 miles
- Test number
- 341632139433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,429 miles (+1,593)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,429 miles
- Test number
- 208588543809
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,836 miles (+1,567)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 13,836 miles
- Test number
- 199354475104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,269 miles (+1,436)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 12,269 miles
- Test number
- 207493184486
- NoteConsole bushes splitting
- NoteRear tyres perishing around tread
Pass10,833 miles (+1,007)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 10,833 miles
- Test number
- 739922083115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,826 miles (+2,231)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 9,826 miles
- Test number
- 627392942277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,595 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 7,595 miles
- Test number
- 606868231253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,356 miles (+438)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 6,356 miles
- Test number
- 722971750255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,918 miles (+402)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 5,918 miles
- Test number
- 612616949248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 5,516 miles
- Test number
- 891877448239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,516 miles (+405)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 5,516 miles
- Test number
- 811967148212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,111 miles (+496)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 5,111 miles
- Test number
- 411996657206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 4,615 miles
- Test number
- 661444756225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 DWM
- Does LR53 DWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DWM is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 DWM?
- The MOT on LR53 DWM is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 DWM done?
- LR53 DWM was recorded at 37,576 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,654 miles a year.
- Has LR53 DWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 DWM has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 DWM 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 DWM find?
- LR53 DWM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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