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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 ENWMOT history

LR53 ENW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

LR53 ENW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
112,139 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ENW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ENW was last recorded at 112,139 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,185 miles · 30 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 112,139 miles
  • 2019 – 105,185 miles
  • 2018 – 93,359 miles
  • 2017 – 80,435 miles
  • 2016 – 70,364 miles
  • 2015 – 64,254 miles
  • 2014 – 62,183 miles
  • 2013 – 56,797 miles
  • 2012 – 52,747 miles
  • 2011 – 42,649 miles
  • 2010 – 32,508 miles
  • 2009 – 26,959 miles
  • 2008 – 20,252 miles
  • 2007 – 15,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,139 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not affecting view

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.

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT POORLY SUPPORTED BUT IS SECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,139 miles (+6,954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,139 miles
    Test number
    505005191376
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not affecting view
  2. Pass105,185 miles (+11,826)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    974807074385
    • DangerousNearside front tyre very low on tread
    • DangerousOff side front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged need replacing soon
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front cv boot rubber is starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust box
  3. Pass93,359 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    786913905589
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEAD LIGHT POORLY SUPPORTED BUT IS SECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail93,352 miles (+12,917)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    694760594877
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly LOTS OF TRAVEL (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEAD LIGHT POORLY SUPPORTED BUT IS SECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    730446193416
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe slight blow
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  6. Fail80,431 miles (+10,067)5 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,431 miles
    Test number
    346497637058
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass70,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    254577417558
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front of vehicle and front number plate.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped on edges.
    • AdvisoryNail in both rear tyres.
  8. Fail70,364 miles (+6,110)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    934860127208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front of vehicle and front number plate.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped on edges.
    • AdvisoryNail in both rear tyres.
  9. Pass64,254 miles (+2,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    966144945217
    • NoteScreen is chipped, nearside rear indicator is faded, front number plate is cracked, nearside front tyre tread depth is low and is bald on the inner edge, offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge
  10. Pass62,183 miles (+5,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    877175844258
    • NoteScreen is chipped and cracked, rear indicators are faded, nearside and offside front tyres are bald on the edges, tracking should be checked.
  11. Fail56,797 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    247673413249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass56,797 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    379783813465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,747 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    327484932444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    455693241269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail42,649 miles (+10,141)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    488973441244
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass32,508 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    592311010248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    392470019234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,959 miles (+6,707)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    274800019269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  19. Pass20,252 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    170461018297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
  20. Fail20,252 miles (+5,190)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    672711618247
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
  21. Pass15,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,062 miles
    Test number
    491722017223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ENW

Does LR53 ENW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ENW expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ENW?
The MOT on LR53 ENW expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ENW done?
LR53 ENW was recorded at 112,139 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has LR53 ENW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ENW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 ENW 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 ENW find?
LR53 ENW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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