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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 DXOMOT history

LR53 DXO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

LR53 DXO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
55,485 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DXO
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
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DXO was last recorded at 55,485 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 2,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,321 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,164 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,485 miles
  • 2023 – 53,321 miles
  • 2022 – 51,594 miles
  • 2021 – 49,669 miles
  • 2020 – 42,694 miles
  • 2019 – 39,025 miles
  • 2018 – 36,428 miles
  • 2017 – 34,033 miles
  • 2016 – 30,902 miles
  • 2015 – 28,235 miles
  • 2014 – 24,825 miles
  • 2013 – 21,597 miles
  • 2012 – 18,803 miles
  • 2011 – 16,369 miles
  • 2010 – 12,684 miles
  • 2009 – 10,741 miles
  • 2008 – 9,355 miles
  • 2007 – 7,399 miles
  • 2006 – 4,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,485 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,485 miles (+2,164)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    843253136588
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass53,321 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    866712998640
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  3. Fail53,321 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    746154472590
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  4. Pass51,594 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    561320006344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail51,594 miles (+1,925)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    733889106065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass49,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    248905135764
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,669 miles (+6,975)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    360299546271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    167307718567
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,694 miles (+3,669)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    373803087407
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,025 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    654690103839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (ENGINE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,428 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    641925521623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,033 miles (+3,131)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,033 miles
    Test number
    578874053858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass30,902 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    478429347622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    700820089901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,235 miles (+3,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    992046839367
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass24,825 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    506964724241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,822 miles (+3,225)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    137107814275
    • FailureNearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • 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. Pass21,597 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,597 miles
    Test number
    319145433476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,803 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,803 miles
    Test number
    259790822231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,369 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    309855731283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING TO INNER EDGE

  21. Pass16,369 miles (+3,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    388795231477
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING TO INNER EDGE

  22. Pass12,684 miles (+1,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,684 miles
    Test number
    552590280170
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to the presence of childseats in both positions

  23. Pass10,741 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,741 miles
    Test number
    693308539237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,355 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    9,355 miles
    Test number
    424083338210
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass7,399 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,399 miles
    Test number
    880726727278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,930 miles
    Test number
    541761336222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DXO

Does LR53 DXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DXO expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DXO?
The MOT on LR53 DXO expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DXO done?
LR53 DXO was recorded at 55,485 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has LR53 DXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DXO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 DXO 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 DXO find?
LR53 DXO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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