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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 DWNMOT history

LR53 DWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LR53 DWN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,924 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DWN
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 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DWN was last recorded at 81,924 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2017: 16,784 miles, lower than 47,482 miles on 2 Nov 2016.

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
81,924 miles · 19 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,924 miles
  • 2025 – 72,889 miles
  • 2024 – 63,747 miles
  • 2023 – 62,717 miles
  • 2022 – 60,277 miles
  • 2021 – 55,060 miles
  • 2020 – 52,256 miles
  • 2019 – 50,999 miles
  • 2018 – 49,421 miles
  • 2017 – 16,784 miles
  • 2016 – 47,482 miles
  • 2015 – 46,650 miles
  • 2014 – 44,640 miles
  • 2013 – 41,890 miles
  • 2012 – 40,258 miles
  • 2011 – 37,527 miles
  • 2010 – 34,730 miles
  • 2009 – 31,521 miles
  • 2008 – 26,753 miles
  • 2007 – 22,425 miles
  • 2006 – 17,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,924 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    567847350513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly perishing

  2. Fail81,924 miles (+9,035)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    863095902846
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly perishing

  3. Pass72,889 miles (+9,142)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    831083055641
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  4. Pass63,747 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    815402100898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,736 miles (+1,019)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    833472959990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,717 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    288706843831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail62,713 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    857097052650
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,277 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    161807617403
    • 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))

  9. Fail60,198 miles (+5,138)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    950140662074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass55,060 miles (+550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    416195052609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail54,510 miles (+2,254)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,510 miles
    Test number
    362198927074
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,256 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    513906528731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,999 miles (+1,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    922377681470
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass49,421 miles (+32,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,421 miles
    Test number
    819360448313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,784 miles (-30,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,784 miles
    Test number
    552180391213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,482 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    476457754256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,650 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    869509877319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,640 miles (+2,750)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    945967834243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  19. Pass41,890 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    599899263299
    • 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. Fail41,852 miles (+1,594)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    896741063251
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Fail40,258 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    297617042240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass40,258 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    585517542202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,527 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    508879561210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,730 miles (+3,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    734764870220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass31,521 miles (+4,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,521 miles
    Test number
    852988059248
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre sidewall seperating

  26. Pass26,753 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    163896168217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,425 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,425 miles
    Test number
    364644777244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,116 miles
    Test number
    491023536209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR53 DWN

Does LR53 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DWN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DWN?
The MOT on LR53 DWN is valid until 25 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 DWN done?
LR53 DWN was recorded at 81,924 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has LR53 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DWN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 DWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 DWN find?
LR53 DWN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; fuel cap sealing device slightly perishing.

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