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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 RVLMOT history

LR53 RVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LR53 RVL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,392 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RVL was last recorded at 38,392 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,829 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,563 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,392 miles
  • 2025 – 35,829 miles
  • 2024 – 32,777 miles
  • 2023 – 29,251 miles
  • 2022 – 23,792 miles
  • 2020 – 21,834 miles
  • 2019 – 20,305 miles
  • 2018 – 18,439 miles
  • 2017 – 15,761 miles
  • 2016 – 14,970 miles
  • 2015 – 14,366 miles
  • 2014 – 12,065 miles
  • 2013 – 12,065 miles
  • 2012 – 11,530 miles
  • 2011 – 10,080 miles
  • 2010 – 8,718 miles
  • 2009 – 7,741 miles
  • 2008 – 6,416 miles
  • 2007 – 5,124 miles
  • 2006 – 3,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,392 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    221663816841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,829 miles (+3,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    409546492904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass32,777 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    697608633680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail32,776 miles (+3,525)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    885337499042
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass29,251 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    687459077638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,792 miles
    Test number
    344185569533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,792 miles (+1,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,792 miles
    Test number
    744199527819
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass21,834 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    541834371363
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around bottom of engine

  9. Pass20,305 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    724062423806
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass18,439 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    196651637657
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass15,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    793894817967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,761 miles (+791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    517329440694
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass14,970 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,970 miles
    Test number
    989853082466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,366 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,366 miles
    Test number
    276826520156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    407580864277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,065 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    746549354252
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass12,065 miles (+535)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    995116953277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to NSR.

  18. Pass11,530 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,530 miles
    Test number
    567802272225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,080 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,080 miles
    Test number
    626336961251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,718 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    8,718 miles
    Test number
    350681370283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,741 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,741 miles
    Test number
    444907259280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,416 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    6,416 miles
    Test number
    393293368484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,124 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    5,124 miles
    Test number
    370535787483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    3,692 miles
    Test number
    241482396296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RVL

Does LR53 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 RVL is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RVL?
The MOT on LR53 RVL is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 RVL done?
LR53 RVL was recorded at 38,392 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has LR53 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RVL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 RVL 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 RVL find?
LR53 RVL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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