Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LR53 NPZMOT history
LR53 NPZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 102,557 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 NPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 NPZ was last recorded at 102,557 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,546 miles · 2 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,557 miles
- 2024 – 99,868 miles
- 2023 – 94,874 miles
- 2022 – 90,588 miles
- 2021 – 84,937 miles
- 2020 – 82,605 miles
- 2019 – 79,328 miles
- 2018 – 74,752 miles
- 2017 – 70,798 miles
- 2016 – 65,872 miles
- 2015 – 61,133 miles
- 2014 – 56,720 miles
- 2013 – 53,924 miles
- 2012 – 51,306 miles
- 2011 – 48,295 miles
- 2010 – 44,680 miles
- 2009 – 41,285 miles
- 2008 – 35,700 miles
- 2007 – 24,450 miles
- 2006 – 13,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,557 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,557 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 102,557 miles
- Test number
- 186866717806
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail102,546 miles (+2,678)4 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,546 miles
- Test number
- 698137984458
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear fog tell tail light comes on with position lamps
Pass99,868 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 712353851261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail99,868 miles (+4,994)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 105817435541
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass94,874 miles (+4,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 94,874 miles
- Test number
- 855067671821
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,588 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 90,588 miles
- Test number
- 677027048748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,574 miles (+5,637)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 298059661134
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass84,937 miles (+2,332)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 84,937 miles
- Test number
- 824630481185
- AdvisoryEngine Warning Light On
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,605 miles (+3,277)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,605 miles
- Test number
- 119984273358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,328 miles (+4,576)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,328 miles
- Test number
- 726785803109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,752 miles (+3,954)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,752 miles
- Test number
- 930301985709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,798 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 997206336133
- AdvisoryTail Box Outer Casing Rusted
Fail70,798 miles (+4,926)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 734112971799
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryTail Box Outer Casing Rusted
Pass65,872 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 65,872 miles
- Test number
- 132920397543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,846 miles (+4,713)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,846 miles
- Test number
- 123480584461
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearbush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass61,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 61,133 miles
- Test number
- 422228300711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,133 miles (+4,413)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,133 miles
- Test number
- 253955236176
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,720 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 56,720 miles
- Test number
- 808417034319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,924 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 53,924 miles
- Test number
- 505994943358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,306 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 51,306 miles
- Test number
- 329390042341
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront exhaust deteriorating.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail51,306 miles (+3,011)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,306 miles
- Test number
- 197959432379
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEPC light on.
- NoteFront exhaust deteriorating.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,295 miles (+3,615)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 48,295 miles
- Test number
- 535053041327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 44,680 miles
- Test number
- 283521440391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,680 miles (+3,395)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,680 miles
- Test number
- 682581040343
- 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)
Pass41,285 miles (+5,585)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 41,285 miles
- Test number
- 362527139363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,700 miles (+11,250)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,700 miles
- Test number
- 573995048389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,450 miles (+10,782)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 24,450 miles
- Test number
- 631702607361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight n/s/f outer tyre wall damage.
Pass13,668 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 13,668 miles
- Test number
- 670566056346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 12,780 miles
- Test number
- 670332016208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 NPZ
- Does LR53 NPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NPZ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 NPZ?
- The MOT on LR53 NPZ is valid until 9 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 NPZ done?
- LR53 NPZ was recorded at 102,557 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
- Has LR53 NPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 NPZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 NPZ 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 NPZ find?
- LR53 NPZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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