Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LR53 RKUMOT history
LR53 RKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 97,054 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 RKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 RKU was last recorded at 97,054 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 97,050 miles · 4 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 97,054 miles
- 2020 – 92,202 miles
- 2019 – 78,836 miles
- 2018 – 68,223 miles
- 2017 – 61,063 miles
- 2016 – 59,094 miles
- 2015 – 53,352 miles
- 2013 – 50,774 miles
- 2012 – 49,280 miles
- 2011 – 46,588 miles
- 2010 – 43,379 miles
- 2009 – 40,846 miles
- 2007 – 30,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,054 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake has slight travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,054 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,054 miles
- Test number
- 771730236691
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail97,050 miles (+4,848)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,050 miles
- Test number
- 440205244485
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass92,202 miles (+13,366)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,202 miles
- Test number
- 564599846925
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass78,836 miles (+10,613)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,836 miles
- Test number
- 998897248048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,223 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,223 miles
- Test number
- 728580846783
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail68,221 miles (+7,158)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,221 miles
- Test number
- 525086567518
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced electrical fault (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass61,063 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,063 miles
- Test number
- 583399238512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,094 miles (+5,742)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,094 miles
- Test number
- 898711636322
- AdvisoryN/s/f head lamp tarnished
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot seeping grease from the small end
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass53,352 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 53,352 miles
- Test number
- 708099945100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,350 miles (+2,576)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,350 miles
- Test number
- 347077945118
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 50,774 miles
- Test number
- 509801543247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,774 miles (+1,494)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,774 miles
- Test number
- 149007033272
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront disc lipped
- NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
Pass49,280 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,280 miles
- Test number
- 847563812280
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,588 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 46,588 miles
- Test number
- 578597301270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,379 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,379 miles
- Test number
- 540743280151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,378 miles (+2,532)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,378 miles
- Test number
- 820092180167
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass40,846 miles (+10,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,846 miles
- Test number
- 120970189175
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass30,174 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 30,174 miles
- Test number
- 332586147294
- NoteVehicle prsenter be aware that both nearside and offside rear tyres are showing signs of cracking at their outer shoulders
Questions about LR53 RKU
- Does LR53 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 RKU expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 RKU?
- The MOT on LR53 RKU expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 RKU done?
- LR53 RKU was recorded at 97,054 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
- Has LR53 RKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 RKU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR53 RKU 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 RKU find?
- LR53 RKU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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