
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass19,809 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 19,809 miles
- Test number
- 887934254521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,949 miles (+1,291)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,949 miles
- Test number
- 148244760671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 17,658 miles
- Test number
- 921621246076
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass16,097 miles (+1,571)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 16,097 miles
- Test number
- 161415345994
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass12,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 12,141 miles
- Test number
- 612069443412
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass8,190 miles (+736)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 8,190 miles
- Test number
- 276030192297
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass6,751 miles (+852)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 6,751 miles
- Test number
- 863684290260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,899 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 5,899 miles
- Test number
- 514178779201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,036 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 5,036 miles
- Test number
- 460641598247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,263 miles (-7,103)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 4,263 miles
- Test number
- 432302097284
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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