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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LR53 NPYMOT history

LR53 NPY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

LR53 NPY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,703 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 NPY was last recorded at 139,703 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,617 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,703 miles
  • 2022 – 131,159 miles
  • 2021 – 119,625 miles
  • 2020 – 112,434 miles
  • 2019 – 99,043 miles
  • 2018 – 89,104 miles
  • 2017 – 85,946 miles
  • 2016 – 78,270 miles
  • 2015 – 71,770 miles
  • 2014 – 64,495 miles
  • 2013 – 60,364 miles
  • 2012 – 57,078 miles
  • 2011 – 52,485 miles
  • 2010 – 47,376 miles
  • 2009 – 41,687 miles
  • 2008 – 35,557 miles
  • 2007 – 30,077 miles
  • 2006 – 23,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,703 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,703 miles (+86)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    432605682710
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,617 miles (+8,458)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,617 miles
    Test number
    681920746955
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,159 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    275460892076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,158 miles (+11,533)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    571158442838
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,625 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,625 miles
    Test number
    416982385819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,623 miles (+7,189)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    168319332989
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,434 miles
    Test number
    217649549191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,434 miles (+13,391)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,434 miles
    Test number
    669059045758
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass99,043 miles (+9,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    831614693412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boor damaged

  10. Pass89,104 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    941127460970
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot damp with grease

  11. Pass85,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    720640566170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trays fitted to underneath vehicle.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded.

  12. Fail85,946 miles (+7,676)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    715350736399
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trays fitted to underneath vehicle.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded.

  13. Pass78,270 miles (+6,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    615053620958
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  14. Pass71,770 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,770 miles
    Test number
    585917519037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,495 miles (+4,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    189945664208
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  16. Pass60,364 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    836385573217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,363 miles (+3,285)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    358593773222
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,078 miles (+4,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    165196352273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    377460971424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,485 miles (+5,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    419029561203
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass47,376 miles (+5,689)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    171506950215
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded within the limit.

  22. Pass41,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    410950669286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,680 miles (+6,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    402490469220
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass35,557 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    462687668232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass30,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    493561777245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,077 miles (+6,754)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    314130477217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass23,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    223704166298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 NPY

Does LR53 NPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 NPY expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NPY?
The MOT on LR53 NPY expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 NPY done?
LR53 NPY was recorded at 139,703 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has LR53 NPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NPY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 NPY 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 NPY find?
LR53 NPY passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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