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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 RVCMOT history

LR53 RVC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR53 RVC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2026
Mileage
66,466 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RVC
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
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 RVC was last recorded at 66,466 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,180 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
2,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,466 miles
  • 2025 – 65,180 miles
  • 2024 – 63,803 miles
  • 2023 – 62,323 miles
  • 2021 – 60,561 miles
  • 2019 – 58,238 miles
  • 2018 – 57,403 miles
  • 2017 – 56,936 miles
  • 2015 – 55,316 miles
  • 2014 – 54,252 miles
  • 2013 – 50,802 miles
  • 2012 – 48,244 miles
  • 2011 – 45,662 miles
  • 2010 – 42,196 miles
  • 2009 – 37,930 miles
  • 2008 – 34,223 miles
  • 2007 – 29,779 miles
  • 2006 – 25,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,466 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed heavy smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,466 miles (+1,286)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    666784968776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed heavy smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,180 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    479052248333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,803 miles (+1,480)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    883056393423
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,323 miles (+1,762)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    619845440250
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,561 miles (+789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    694481717180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass59,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    703085271108
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail59,772 miles (+1,534)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    199496840569
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,238 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    373348308902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,678 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    285643814094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    386259039111
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail57,403 miles (+467)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    925294895894
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass56,936 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    714266096823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,316 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    695341246538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    297313984226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,252 miles (+3,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    395683784203
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass50,802 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    398274883215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,244 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    645976082296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    348471601392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,662 miles (+3,466)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    359489791223
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass42,196 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    791307380262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,930 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    332486569277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,223 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    973594398274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,779 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,779 miles
    Test number
    273292507304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,393 miles
    Test number
    113967406322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RVC

Does LR53 RVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RVC expired on 11 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RVC?
The MOT on LR53 RVC expired on 11 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RVC done?
LR53 RVC was recorded at 66,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,123 miles a year.
Has LR53 RVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RVC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 RVC 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 RVC find?
LR53 RVC failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 6 major defects: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; emissions unable to be completed heavy smoke from exhaust, and 5 more.

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