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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 ETTMOT history

LR53 ETT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

LR53 ETT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
117,728 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ETT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ETT was last recorded at 117,728 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,530 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,728 miles
  • 2022 – 115,530 miles
  • 2021 – 111,263 miles
  • 2020 – 106,814 miles
  • 2019 – 101,926 miles
  • 2018 – 95,984 miles
  • 2017 – 91,219 miles
  • 2016 – 82,795 miles
  • 2015 – 75,241 miles
  • 2014 – 65,569 miles
  • 2013 – 55,666 miles
  • 2012 – 48,737 miles
  • 2010 – 46,655 miles
  • 2008 – 34,618 miles
  • 2007 – 30,474 miles
  • 2006 – 25,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,728 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on inner edge and perrishing on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear rear exhaust slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,728 miles (+2,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,728 miles
    Test number
    756995312128
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass115,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    483015302673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,530 miles (+4,267)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    487125652903
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass111,263 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    394663956838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,814 miles (+95)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    798570187688
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on inner edge and perrishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust slightly corroded
  6. Fail106,719 miles (+4,793)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,719 miles
    Test number
    323873686527
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on inner edge and perrishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust slightly corroded
  7. Pass101,926 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    473464211509
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
  8. Fail101,926 miles (+5,942)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    938401137721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,984 miles (+4,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,984 miles
    Test number
    731521845561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  10. Pass91,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    475869507087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail91,219 miles (+8,424)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    636894999829
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass82,795 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    749681902831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,241 miles (+9,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    277847055036
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass65,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    607867854034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,569 miles (+9,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    515707454006
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass55,666 miles (+6,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    955890963097
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass48,737 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    328953752002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,655 miles (+12,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,655 miles
    Test number
    952015770299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,618 miles (+4,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    381616678257
    • 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)
  20. Pass30,474 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,474 miles
    Test number
    783138877224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass25,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,022 miles
    Test number
    514121376253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ETT

Does LR53 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ETT expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ETT?
The MOT on LR53 ETT expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ETT done?
LR53 ETT was recorded at 117,728 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has LR53 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ETT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 ETT 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 ETT find?
LR53 ETT passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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