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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 ECZMOT history

LR53 ECZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LR53 ECZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,823 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ECZ
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
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ECZ was last recorded at 95,823 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,679 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,823 miles
  • 2025 – 95,679 miles
  • 2024 – 95,024 miles
  • 2023 – 94,372 miles
  • 2022 – 93,812 miles
  • 2021 – 93,271 miles
  • 2020 – 92,609 miles
  • 2019 – 91,807 miles
  • 2018 – 90,228 miles
  • 2017 – 88,762 miles
  • 2016 – 83,821 miles
  • 2015 – 80,531 miles
  • 2014 – 77,812 miles
  • 2013 – 74,899 miles
  • 2012 – 68,891 miles
  • 2011 – 60,984 miles
  • 2009 – 52,368 miles
  • 2007 – 25,963 miles
  • 2006 – 23,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,823 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,823 miles (+144)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    368202028603
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass95,679 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    849077147526
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  3. Fail95,674 miles (+650)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    283038466156
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn VERY OLD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass95,024 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    855705259837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass94,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    565557482786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,372 miles (+560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    228810589559
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass93,812 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    592795344161
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass93,271 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    804450531552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,609 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    920928795962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,807 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    608824091529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,228 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    727800073598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,762 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    484107074119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,821 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    478125294732
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass80,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    323805242362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  15. Fail80,531 miles (+2,719)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    900476989574
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  16. Pass77,812 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    167239744326
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulders
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  17. Fail77,812 miles (+2,913)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    649279644377
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulders
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  18. Fail74,899 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    769270053371
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wearbars
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  19. Pass74,899 miles (+6,008)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    805200453344
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wearbars
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  20. Pass68,891 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    236202952335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,984 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    159683851374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass60,984 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    629533751339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,066 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    477290211050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    434574149410
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noiesy
  25. Fail52,368 miles (+14,066)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    501364749300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noiesy
  26. Pass38,302 miles (+12,339)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    172776209054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,963 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,963 miles
    Test number
    791895367221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,099 miles
    Test number
    180857136218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ECZ

Does LR53 ECZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ECZ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ECZ?
The MOT on LR53 ECZ is valid until 23 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 ECZ done?
LR53 ECZ was recorded at 95,823 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has LR53 ECZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ECZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 ECZ 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 ECZ find?
LR53 ECZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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