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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 GOPMOT history

LR53 GOP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LR53 GOP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,446 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GOP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GOP was last recorded at 116,446 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,445 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,446 miles
  • 2025 – 114,177 miles
  • 2024 – 111,144 miles
  • 2023 – 107,708 miles
  • 2022 – 101,942 miles
  • 2021 – 100,048 miles
  • 2020 – 98,604 miles
  • 2019 – 94,097 miles
  • 2018 – 90,649 miles
  • 2017 – 84,379 miles
  • 2016 – 80,173 miles
  • 2015 – 73,691 miles
  • 2014 – 67,681 miles
  • 2013 – 62,395 miles
  • 2012 – 57,491 miles
  • 2011 – 48,487 miles
  • 2010 – 37,468 miles
  • 2008 – 25,548 miles
  • 2007 – 17,988 miles
  • 2006 – 13,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,446 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,446 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,446 miles
    Test number
    553719330192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,445 miles (+2,268)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,445 miles
    Test number
    816974273801
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,177 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    883191029117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,177 miles (+3,033)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    246203774489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    188010709949
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted.

  6. Fail111,144 miles (+3,436)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    231511826144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted.

  7. Pass107,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    134627277412
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats.

  8. Fail107,708 miles (+5,766)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    242329008860
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats.

  9. Pass101,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,942 miles
    Test number
    728102427942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail101,924 miles (+1,876)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    919043140236
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass100,048 miles (+1,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,048 miles
    Test number
    890181611678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    676689640112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,604 miles (+4,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    208645703450
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  14. Pass94,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    668466631721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

  15. Fail94,097 miles (+3,448)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    446466177379
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

  16. Pass90,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    593538714188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,649 miles (+6,270)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    882154356059
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass84,379 miles (+4,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    514167272050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,173 miles (+6,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,173 miles
    Test number
    755725356704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,691 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    836620805136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    238591804185
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deterated 165/70r14

  22. Fail67,681 miles (+5,286)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    506081304124
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deterated 165/70r14

  23. Pass62,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    608163593045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,395 miles (+4,904)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    835403593093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteService light on

  25. Pass57,491 miles (+9,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    988860362000
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  26. Pass48,487 miles (+11,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    149530661401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    811219540087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,468 miles (+11,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    583107440080
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass25,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    563339758214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,548 miles (+7,560)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    773079358298
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass17,988 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    360416477471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass13,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    970017156277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GOP

Does LR53 GOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GOP is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GOP?
The MOT on LR53 GOP is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GOP done?
LR53 GOP was recorded at 116,446 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
Has LR53 GOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GOP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 GOP 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 GOP find?
LR53 GOP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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