
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
Pass94,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 94,372 miles
- Test number
- 565557482786
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass93,271 miles (+662)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 93,271 miles
- Test number
- 804450531552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,609 miles (+802)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 92,609 miles
- Test number
- 920928795962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,807 miles (+1,579)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,807 miles
- Test number
- 608824091529
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,762 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 88,762 miles
- Test number
- 484107074119
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass68,891 miles (+7,907)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,891 miles
- Test number
- 236202952335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass60,984 miles (+5,918)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,984 miles
- Test number
- 629533751339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,066 miles (+2,698)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,066 miles
- Test number
- 477290211050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,368 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,368 miles
- Test number
- 434574149410
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noiesy
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
Pass38,302 miles (+12,339)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,302 miles
- Test number
- 172776209054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,963 miles (+2,864)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,963 miles
- Test number
- 791895367221
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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