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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 EUAMOT history

LR53 EUA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR53 EUA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,606 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUA was last recorded at 64,606 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,708 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,606 miles
  • 2024 – 57,708 miles
  • 2023 – 54,766 miles
  • 2022 – 48,036 miles
  • 2021 – 41,500 miles
  • 2020 – 35,278 miles
  • 2019 – 32,172 miles
  • 2018 – 28,692 miles
  • 2017 – 27,567 miles
  • 2016 – 27,480 miles
  • 2015 – 27,325 miles
  • 2014 – 27,107 miles
  • 2013 – 26,900 miles
  • 2012 – 26,567 miles
  • 2011 – 26,339 miles
  • 2010 – 26,135 miles
  • 2008 – 25,937 miles
  • 2007 – 22,475 miles
  • 2006 – 16,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,606 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front BUMPER NOT SECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside MIRROR HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working PART OF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,606 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,606 miles
    Test number
    842053813923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,708 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,708 miles
    Test number
    647446345931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,766 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    486365661010
    • AdvisoryFront BUMPER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside MIRROR HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working PART OF (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail54,608 miles (+6,572)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    564526725833
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAUX BELT CRACKING
    • AdvisoryFront BUMPER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside MIRROR HAS HAD TEMP REPAIR
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working PART OF (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,036 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    118308062166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm, worn bald on the inner edge also cracked and perished ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm, Also cracked and perished ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, slight damage on tread and also cracked and perished ( Advise Replace )
    • AdvisoryPart of rear high level brake light not working

  6. Fail48,036 miles (+6,536)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    144940161299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light base and plug corroded (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm, worn bald on the inner edge also cracked and perished ( Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm, Also cracked and perished ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, slight damage on tread and also cracked and perished ( Advise Replace )
    • AdvisoryPart of rear high level brake light not working

  7. Pass41,500 miles (+6,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    781670114102
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O /S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,278 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    699508513242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass32,172 miles (+3,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,172 miles
    Test number
    303267524112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

  10. Pass28,692 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    813026095505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass27,677 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    573547316094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,567 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,567 miles
    Test number
    695924710045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass27,480 miles (+155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    149961617514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass27,325 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,325 miles
    Test number
    265371595036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass27,107 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,107 miles
    Test number
    129053584427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,900 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,900 miles
    Test number
    786320683034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,567 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    459008682008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass26,567 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    976108382073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,339 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    358271591058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    541318180069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,135 miles (+198)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    974678080016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass25,937 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,937 miles
    Test number
    821078078292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    360298777403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,475 miles (+6,001)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    812607277293
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass16,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,474 miles
    Test number
    382037946279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail164,744 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,744 miles
    Test number
    840197846252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 EUA

Does LR53 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EUA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUA?
The MOT on LR53 EUA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EUA done?
LR53 EUA was recorded at 64,606 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
Has LR53 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUA 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 EUA find?
LR53 EUA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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