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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 ZTLMOT history

LR53 ZTL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 19,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

LR53 ZTL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
19,809 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ZTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ZTL was last recorded at 19,809 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2007: 4,263 miles, lower than 11,366 miles on 13 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,949 miles · 21 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 19,809 miles
  • 2019 – 18,949 miles
  • 2018 – 17,658 miles
  • 2017 – 16,097 miles
  • 2016 – 14,526 miles
  • 2015 – 12,141 miles
  • 2014 – 9,826 miles
  • 2013 – 8,872 miles
  • 2012 – 8,190 miles
  • 2011 – 7,454 miles
  • 2010 – 6,751 miles
  • 2009 – 5,899 miles
  • 2008 – 5,036 miles
  • 2007 – 4,263 miles
  • 2006 – 11,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,809 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,809 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    887934254521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,949 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,949 miles
    Test number
    148244760671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    921621246076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail17,658 miles (+1,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    883646920815
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass16,097 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    161415345994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,526 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,526 miles
    Test number
    983252831629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  7. Pass12,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,141 miles
    Test number
    612069443412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,141 miles (+2,315)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,141 miles
    Test number
    117706205173
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  9. Pass9,826 miles (+954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,826 miles
    Test number
    448968284261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass8,872 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,872 miles
    Test number
    217648083210
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail8,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,190 miles
    Test number
    217230192210
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
  12. Pass8,190 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,190 miles
    Test number
    276030192297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,454 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    7,454 miles
    Test number
    317346481207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass6,751 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    6,751 miles
    Test number
    863684290260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,899 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,899 miles
    Test number
    514178779201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,036 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,036 miles
    Test number
    460641598247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,263 miles (-7,103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,263 miles
    Test number
    432302097284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,366 miles
    Test number
    173886186279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR53 ZTL

Does LR53 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 ZTL expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ZTL?
The MOT on LR53 ZTL expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 ZTL done?
LR53 ZTL was recorded at 19,809 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 496 miles a year.
Has LR53 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ZTL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LR53 ZTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 ZTL find?
LR53 ZTL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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