
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
Pass56,797 miles (+4,050)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 56,797 miles
- Test number
- 379783813465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,747 miles (+10,098)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,747 miles
- Test number
- 327484932444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass32,508 miles (+5,549)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,508 miles
- Test number
- 592311010248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 26,959 miles
- Test number
- 392470019234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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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