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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 ZVBMOT history

LR53 ZVB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LR53 ZVB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,511 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 ZVB
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
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 ZVB was last recorded at 93,511 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,682 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,829 miles
Average per year
4,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,511 miles
  • 2024 – 91,682 miles
  • 2023 – 89,964 miles
  • 2022 – 87,923 miles
  • 2021 – 85,699 miles
  • 2020 – 83,486 miles
  • 2019 – 81,319 miles
  • 2018 – 77,512 miles
  • 2017 – 73,735 miles
  • 2016 – 68,768 miles
  • 2015 – 63,093 miles
  • 2014 – 56,150 miles
  • 2013 – 45,985 miles
  • 2012 – 37,149 miles
  • 2011 – 30,282 miles
  • 2010 – 23,585 miles
  • 2009 – 18,109 miles
  • 2008 – 12,520 miles
  • 2007 – 8,527 miles
  • 2006 – 5,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    851224330110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,510 miles (+1,828)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    976089280694
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass91,682 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    624001900534
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass89,964 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    322450066314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in centre of rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in centre of rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass87,923 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    801154551422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass85,699 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    753974539439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,486 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    942579944526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass81,319 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    845028203778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    625431912919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,512 miles (+3,777)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    472485108751
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting slight play
  11. Pass73,735 miles (+4,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    162021529590
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass68,768 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    535749677236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,093 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    231352464624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,150 miles (+10,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    527103874261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass45,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    336551983421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,985 miles (+8,836)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    657511783232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,149 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    698870372260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,282 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,282 miles
    Test number
    798331571251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass23,585 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,585 miles
    Test number
    193514570283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,109 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    823679159228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,520 miles
    Test number
    953691088207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,520 miles (+3,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,520 miles
    Test number
    321861488456
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  23. Pass8,527 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,527 miles
    Test number
    410836387208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,457 miles
    Test number
    863445476201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 ZVB

Does LR53 ZVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ZVB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 ZVB?
The MOT on LR53 ZVB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 ZVB done?
LR53 ZVB was recorded at 93,511 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
Has LR53 ZVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 ZVB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 ZVB 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 ZVB find?
LR53 ZVB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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