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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 VDNMOT history

LR53 VDN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 92,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LR53 VDN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,090 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VDN was last recorded at 92,090 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 3,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,370 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,720 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,090 miles
  • 2024 – 88,370 miles
  • 2023 – 85,985 miles
  • 2022 – 82,598 miles
  • 2021 – 80,992 miles
  • 2020 – 79,049 miles
  • 2019 – 76,459 miles
  • 2018 – 73,061 miles
  • 2017 – 69,293 miles
  • 2016 – 64,587 miles
  • 2014 – 58,333 miles
  • 2013 – 54,995 miles
  • 2012 – 51,181 miles
  • 2011 – 47,098 miles
  • 2010 – 43,387 miles
  • 2009 – 39,511 miles
  • 2008 – 34,363 miles
  • 2007 – 25,756 miles
  • 2006 – 17,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
  • AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,090 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,090 miles
    Test number
    439140285633
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
    • AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen

  2. Fail92,090 miles (+3,720)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,090 miles
    Test number
    684770426923
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
    • AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen

  3. Pass88,370 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    702887332677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,985 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    500872781921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,598 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    564176355381
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail82,598 miles (+1,606)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    894285795940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass80,992 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    340260286304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,049 miles (+2,590)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    605227194598
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose

  9. Pass76,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    955813828106
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe section mesh damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight aim pattern weak.

  10. Fail76,456 miles (+3,395)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    593901441761
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe section mesh damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight aim pattern weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has nail in tread section edge.

  11. Pass73,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    176052166239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,061 miles (+3,768)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    532732805580
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass69,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    599901154267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,293 miles (+4,706)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    299630431388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass64,587 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    484875003089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail64,570 miles (+6,237)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,570 miles
    Test number
    944653052835
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass58,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    339242354311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail58,333 miles (+3,338)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    488461054433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass54,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    139876033398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail54,995 miles (+3,814)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    938143133399
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    529732832337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,181 miles (+4,083)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    437211932462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass47,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    626818621314
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail47,098 miles (+3,711)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    785818421385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail43,387 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    302428490437
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass43,387 miles (+3,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    703328290228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail39,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    232181109375
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass39,511 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    752741109321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    400891908456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,362 miles (+8,606)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    660351608379
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  31. Pass25,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    351920697468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail25,756 miles (+7,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    674770997240
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass17,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,854 miles
    Test number
    330683086407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VDN

Does LR53 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VDN expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VDN?
The MOT on LR53 VDN expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VDN done?
LR53 VDN was recorded at 92,090 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has LR53 VDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VDN has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 VDN 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 VDN find?
LR53 VDN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; 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, and 3 more.

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