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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 ETZMOT history

LR53 ETZ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

LR53 ETZ green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
98,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ETZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ETZ was last recorded at 98,758 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 2,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,139 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,619 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,758 miles
  • 2022 – 96,139 miles
  • 2021 – 93,782 miles
  • 2020 – 90,599 miles
  • 2019 – 86,205 miles
  • 2018 – 81,397 miles
  • 2017 – 77,273 miles
  • 2016 – 72,080 miles
  • 2015 – 66,958 miles
  • 2014 – 61,879 miles
  • 2013 – 57,103 miles
  • 2012 – 52,196 miles
  • 2011 – 45,790 miles
  • 2010 – 39,225 miles
  • 2009 – 30,951 miles
  • 2008 – 22,511 miles
  • 2007 – 18,547 miles
  • 2006 – 13,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,758 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

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.

  • Rear exhaust corrosion apparent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,758 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    658369115536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Pass96,139 miles (+2,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    951354763993
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass93,782 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    253254124200
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion apparent

  4. Fail93,781 miles (+3,182)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    894377607342
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion apparent

  5. Pass90,599 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    472949843398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    553130228849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,205 miles (+4,808)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    328754987771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass81,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    988744599843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,138 miles (+3,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    969246401283
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,273 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    203263280949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,080 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    510729896542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,958 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    171862294677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    327433334231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,879 miles (+4,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    477533934203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass57,103 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,103 miles
    Test number
    355114133444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,196 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    278113132224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,790 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,790 miles
    Test number
    587156031240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,225 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    293690930209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    954034239230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,951 miles (+8,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    330703239473
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass22,511 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    953944438267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,547 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,547 miles
    Test number
    420520447251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,425 miles
    Test number
    752062646226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ETZ

Does LR53 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ETZ expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ETZ?
The MOT on LR53 ETZ expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ETZ done?
LR53 ETZ was recorded at 98,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LR53 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ETZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LR53 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear silencer outer skin corroded.

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