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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 NROMOT history

LR53 NRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

LR53 NRO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
118,848 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 NRO was last recorded at 118,848 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 6,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,747 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,101 miles
Average per year
5,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,848 miles
  • 2023 – 112,747 miles
  • 2022 – 109,214 miles
  • 2021 – 104,003 miles
  • 2020 – 102,241 miles
  • 2019 – 98,101 miles
  • 2017 – 97,946 miles
  • 2016 – 95,741 miles
  • 2015 – 92,248 miles
  • 2014 – 87,564 miles
  • 2013 – 81,096 miles
  • 2012 – 71,232 miles
  • 2011 – 58,912 miles
  • 2010 – 50,028 miles
  • 2009 – 41,464 miles
  • 2008 – 32,812 miles
  • 2007 – 20,529 miles
  • 2006 – 15,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,848 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,848 miles (+6,101)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,848 miles
    Test number
    424955078570
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass112,747 miles (+39)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,747 miles
    Test number
    568188340120
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle/latch faulty? (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail112,708 miles (+3,494)3 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,708 miles
    Test number
    718657724751
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,214 miles (+19)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    842324149980
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,195 miles (+5,192)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    757966980177
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    960254908164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged and taped. no white light

  7. Fail104,003 miles (+1,762)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    972766766378
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged and taped. no white light

  8. Pass102,241 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    651977521212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    873146649138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,101 miles (+155)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    407490046536
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass97,946 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    975915116385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,741 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    420867600111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,248 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    762219785230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,564 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    178773354339
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass87,564 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    917693154399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,096 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    838934753349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,232 miles (+12,320)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,232 miles
    Test number
    497648172266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,912 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    458540221342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Pass58,912 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    516640321310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    430931020336
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail50,028 miles (+8,564)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    682571320329
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass41,464 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    791401129354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,812 miles (+12,283)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    660081268212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass20,529 miles (+5,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,529 miles
    Test number
    204164967241
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass15,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,204 miles
    Test number
    374268466480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 NRO

Does LR53 NRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 NRO expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NRO?
The MOT on LR53 NRO expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 NRO done?
LR53 NRO was recorded at 118,848 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 5,776 miles a year.
Has LR53 NRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NRO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 NRO 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 NRO find?
LR53 NRO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; general underbody corrosion; nearside front undertray not fully secure, and 2 more.

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