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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 RWJMOT history

LR53 RWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR53 RWJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,927 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RWJ
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
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RWJ was last recorded at 122,927 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,084 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,927 miles
  • 2025 – 121,084 miles
  • 2024 – 121,075 miles
  • 2023 – 113,828 miles
  • 2022 – 106,629 miles
  • 2021 – 99,669 miles
  • 2020 – 87,771 miles
  • 2019 – 85,130 miles
  • 2018 – 82,011 miles
  • 2017 – 77,198 miles
  • 2016 – 72,963 miles
  • 2015 – 67,768 miles
  • 2014 – 61,669 miles
  • 2013 – 55,260 miles
  • 2012 – 48,194 miles
  • 2011 – 38,726 miles
  • 2010 – 26,912 miles
  • 2009 – 17,729 miles
  • 2008 – 14,964 miles
  • 2007 – 10,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,927 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,927 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    978752504140
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,927 miles (+1,843)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    992977365470
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,084 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,084 miles
    Test number
    389711023356
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,075 miles (+7,247)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,075 miles
    Test number
    251606597179
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    943268443364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail113,828 miles (+7,199)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    268095184713
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass106,629 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    638133968373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,588 miles (+6,919)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    485139347514
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,669 miles (+11,898)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    526181102125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,771 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,771 miles
    Test number
    288323204985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass85,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    180556419807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,130 miles (+3,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    341502488762
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass82,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    541117124417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,011 miles (+4,813)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    535242514197
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

  15. Pass77,198 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    290474493035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,963 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    268951885325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,768 miles (+6,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    677808142669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,669 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,669 miles
    Test number
    657104394230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    279664803340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,260 miles (+7,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    239789993285
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass48,194 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    846441102389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,726 miles (+11,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,726 miles
    Test number
    338726081499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    214288570223
    • 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)

  24. Fail26,899 miles (+9,170)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,899 miles
    Test number
    140738470224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass17,729 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    573538789294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,964 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,964 miles
    Test number
    231934808318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,886 miles
    Test number
    150957897243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RWJ

Does LR53 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 RWJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RWJ?
The MOT on LR53 RWJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 RWJ done?
LR53 RWJ was recorded at 122,927 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has LR53 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RWJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 RWJ 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 RWJ find?
LR53 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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