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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 TMXMOT history

LR53 TMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR53 TMX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,468 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TMX
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
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TMX was last recorded at 89,468 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,197 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,271 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,468 miles
  • 2025 – 85,197 miles
  • 2024 – 80,458 miles
  • 2023 – 76,531 miles
  • 2022 – 69,180 miles
  • 2021 – 64,359 miles
  • 2019 – 61,275 miles
  • 2018 – 60,589 miles
  • 2017 – 60,294 miles
  • 2016 – 60,105 miles
  • 2015 – 59,811 miles
  • 2014 – 57,711 miles
  • 2013 – 54,337 miles
  • 2012 – 51,167 miles
  • 2011 – 47,661 miles
  • 2010 – 41,581 miles
  • 2009 – 31,946 miles
  • 2008 – 22,847 miles
  • 2007 – 18,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,468 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front shock absorber dust gaiters split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover fallen off worn bump stop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly pale

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear silencer corroded badly but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,468 miles (+4,271)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    709998733043
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,197 miles (+4,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,197 miles
    Test number
    433835726283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass80,458 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    804087394955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass76,531 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,531 miles
    Test number
    718204765745
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust gaiters split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover fallen off worn bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded badly but not leaking

  5. Fail76,528 miles (+7,348)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,528 miles
    Test number
    152213265885
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated almost black (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust gaiters split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover fallen off worn bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight pattern blurry not sharp.... light needs polishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded badly but not leaking

  6. Pass69,180 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    611614367445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    863724596668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,359 miles (+3,084)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    323200804972
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,275 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    430803130572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,589 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    104048597664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,294 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    760664603738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  12. Pass60,105 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    832606862403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot lid

  13. Fail60,105 miles (+294)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    475854174898
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot lid

  14. Pass59,811 miles (+2,100)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    727117465194
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted

  15. Pass57,711 miles (+3,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    737023184038
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  16. Pass54,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    205560973009
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail54,336 miles (+3,169)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    607470373045
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass51,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    387076682007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail51,167 miles (+3,506)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    186436982449
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail47,661 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    139029761477
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass47,661 miles (+6,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    225039861082
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass41,581 miles (+9,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,581 miles
    Test number
    810504670069
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass31,946 miles (+9,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    234424369087
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass22,847 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    523583368074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,755 miles
    Test number
    741017987048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TMX

Does LR53 TMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TMX is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TMX?
The MOT on LR53 TMX is valid until 19 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 TMX done?
LR53 TMX was recorded at 89,468 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has LR53 TMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TMX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 TMX 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 TMX find?
LR53 TMX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust rear silencer is corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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