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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 EUUMOT history

LR53 EUU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 77,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR53 EUU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,606 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EUU was last recorded at 77,606 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,808 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
3,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,606 miles
  • 2025 – 76,808 miles
  • 2024 – 67,475 miles
  • 2023 – 60,243 miles
  • 2022 – 56,350 miles
  • 2021 – 53,945 miles
  • 2020 – 51,218 miles
  • 2019 – 44,555 miles
  • 2018 – 40,340 miles
  • 2017 – 33,864 miles
  • 2016 – 27,234 miles
  • 2015 – 23,680 miles
  • 2014 – 22,630 miles
  • 2013 – 21,354 miles
  • 2012 – 19,996 miles
  • 2011 – 18,829 miles
  • 2010 – 18,113 miles
  • 2009 – 17,342 miles
  • 2008 – 16,099 miles
  • 2007 – 12,367 miles
  • 2006 – 8,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,606 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    116685657131
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,604 miles (+796)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    993315414360
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,808 miles (+9,333)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    480024271060
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and transmission misty with oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear washers not working

  4. Pass67,475 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    477422499314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,243 miles (+3,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    894762297561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,350 miles (+2,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    923412734373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass53,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    591977459291
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail53,945 miles (+2,727)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    480304774801
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,218 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    911370842333
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,217 miles (+6,662)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    487291668090
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    181337347582
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail44,555 miles (+4,215)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    512536247146
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass40,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    757691554368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,340 miles (+6,476)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    631693782650
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass33,864 miles (+6,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    790177521366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn very badly on inner edge, advise replacement,

  16. Pass27,234 miles (+3,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,234 miles
    Test number
    425296513823
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly on inner edges.

  17. Pass23,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,680 miles
    Test number
    822703694524
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail23,680 miles (+1,050)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,680 miles
    Test number
    597257893267
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass22,630 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,630 miles
    Test number
    137004844203
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre fine crack on outer sidewall

  20. Fail22,630 miles (+1,276)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,630 miles
    Test number
    175274444200
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre fine crack on outer sidewall

  21. Pass21,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    385612643211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,354 miles (+1,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    139042543216
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass19,996 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    656177042222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,829 miles
    Test number
    815443241224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,829 miles (+716)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,829 miles
    Test number
    406746431258
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass18,113 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,113 miles
    Test number
    710514860260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,342 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,342 miles
    Test number
    381173979440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,341 miles (+1,242)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,341 miles
    Test number
    272172379260
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass16,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    521294878251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,097 miles (+3,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    312014478424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass12,367 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,367 miles
    Test number
    182771577285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass8,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,445 miles
    Test number
    604602376202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EUU

Does LR53 EUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EUU is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EUU?
The MOT on LR53 EUU is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EUU done?
LR53 EUU was recorded at 77,606 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
Has LR53 EUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EUU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 EUU 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 EUU find?
LR53 EUU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside indicator tell-tale inoperative.

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