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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 PHXMOT history

LR53 PHX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

LR53 PHX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
95,619 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PHX
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
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 PHX was last recorded at 95,619 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,600 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,619 miles
  • 2024 – 95,600 miles
  • 2023 – 91,232 miles
  • 2022 – 87,275 miles
  • 2021 – 86,514 miles
  • 2019 – 83,838 miles
  • 2018 – 80,334 miles
  • 2017 – 73,323 miles
  • 2016 – 64,244 miles
  • 2015 – 57,267 miles
  • 2014 – 50,115 miles
  • 2013 – 44,568 miles
  • 2012 – 40,245 miles
  • 2011 – 34,955 miles
  • 2010 – 30,956 miles
  • 2009 – 28,603 miles
  • 2008 – 24,823 miles
  • 2007 – 21,285 miles
  • 2006 – 16,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,619 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,619 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    156388305962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,600 miles (+4,368)2 dangerous11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    724712693151
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,232 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    741815043393
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,232 miles (+3,957)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    971858104384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    851143454377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,275 miles (+761)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    471899976378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    699932257617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,514 miles (+2,676)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    314995098293
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass83,838 miles (+6)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    549380847233
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail83,832 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    538694091612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,334 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    157306463737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    169660231963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Fail73,323 miles (+9,079)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    867179467296
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass64,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    738936711881
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

  15. Fail64,244 miles (+6,977)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    669837690541
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

  16. Pass57,267 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    229544345202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,115 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,115 miles
    Test number
    857739174285
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass44,568 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    195360583233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,245 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    245978772296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,955 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    667634961211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,956 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    571103360297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,603 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    120818179298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass28,603 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    454488679245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,823 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,823 miles
    Test number
    482067168222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,285 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    343662277437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    292778866221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PHX

Does LR53 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 PHX expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PHX?
The MOT on LR53 PHX expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 PHX done?
LR53 PHX was recorded at 95,619 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has LR53 PHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PHX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 PHX 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 PHX find?
LR53 PHX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front.

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