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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 NPOMOT history

LR53 NPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR53 NPO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,949 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NPO
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 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 NPO was last recorded at 74,949 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,725 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,949 miles
  • 2025 – 74,725 miles
  • 2023 – 72,099 miles
  • 2021 – 68,294 miles
  • 2020 – 65,467 miles
  • 2019 – 61,219 miles
  • 2018 – 59,909 miles
  • 2017 – 58,854 miles
  • 2016 – 57,879 miles
  • 2015 – 56,541 miles
  • 2014 – 54,576 miles
  • 2012 – 52,511 miles
  • 2011 – 50,955 miles
  • 2010 – 48,840 miles
  • 2009 – 46,740 miles
  • 2008 – 44,748 miles
  • 2007 – 42,482 miles
  • 2006 – 31,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,949 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Gearbox oil seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated/splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear window washer jet blocked/not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,949 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    354962613458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,725 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    792622634052
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,099 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    877409756348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,294 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    125551859511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox oil seepage
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear window washer jet blocked/not working.

  5. Fail68,257 miles (+2,790)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    809807071758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre heavily perished & has cords through cracks yellow chalk. Conti 185/60/R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox oil seepage
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear window washer jet blocked/not working.

  6. Pass65,467 miles (+4,248)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    752752121165
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    542103477096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,219 miles (+1,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    889623970066
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass59,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    386126599432
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls have minor cracks

  10. Fail59,909 miles (+1,055)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    129445001604
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls have minor cracks

  11. Pass58,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    368467507815
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail58,854 miles (+975)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    532358040941
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,879 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    379981069123
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail56,541 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    488200595056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,541 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    819730995085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    719410794002
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Fail54,576 miles (+2,065)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    997810294027
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Fail52,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    175383932322
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass52,511 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    785243932331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,955 miles (+2,115)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    188903241374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre tread starting to crack

  21. Pass48,840 miles (+2,100)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    432946210450
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  22. Fail46,740 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    172251689283
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,740 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    752881089259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,748 miles (+2,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    641624098219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre has minor wall damage

  25. Pass42,482 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    600232797288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    351822686414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,392 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    593692386285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 NPO

Does LR53 NPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NPO is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NPO?
The MOT on LR53 NPO is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 NPO done?
LR53 NPO was recorded at 74,949 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has LR53 NPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NPO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 NPO 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 NPO find?
LR53 NPO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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