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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB03 AEEMOT history

LB03 AEE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 100,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
100,988 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AEE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 AEE was last recorded at 100,988 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 3,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2022: 84,363 miles, lower than 86,367 miles on 26 Mar 2021.

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
97,255 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,733 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,988 miles
  • 2024 – 97,255 miles
  • 2023 – 88,425 miles
  • 2022 – 84,363 miles
  • 2021 – 86,367 miles
  • 2020 – 79,165 miles
  • 2019 – 77,215 miles
  • 2018 – 74,115 miles
  • 2017 – 68,454 miles
  • 2016 – 58,431 miles
  • 2015 – 54,869 miles
  • 2014 – 51,566 miles
  • 2013 – 48,484 miles
  • 2012 – 45,703 miles
  • 2011 – 42,349 miles
  • 2010 – 39,254 miles
  • 2009 – 34,849 miles
  • 2008 – 30,258 miles
  • 2007 – 24,626 miles
  • 2006 – 18,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,988 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti roll bar fouling front subframe mounting on offside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,988 miles (+3,733)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    669791272719
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar fouling front subframe mounting on offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,255 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    369431198730
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail97,171 miles (+8,746)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    684564061479
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    977932682405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake close to max travel

  5. Fail88,423 miles (+4,060)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,423 miles
    Test number
    812377867403
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake close to max travel

  6. Pass84,363 miles (-2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    624176647894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    849137934084
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe, rear axle and undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail86,367 miles (+7,202)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    967152690542
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 1654/7017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested flexi burst, failed BET (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst, failed bet test (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe, rear axle and undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass79,165 miles (+1,950)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    317612156123
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber corroded

  10. Pass77,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    346129353570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail77,215 miles (+3,100)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    638800931015
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  12. Pass74,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    298208940987
    • AdvisoryFront tyres balding on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail74,115 miles (+5,661)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    524611578575
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres balding on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass68,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    230993704715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail68,454 miles (+10,023)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    254398335406
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass58,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    836129920035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,429 miles (+3,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    530798366599
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass54,869 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    487800595099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,566 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,566 miles
    Test number
    525947794079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,484 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    586963593088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail48,484 miles (+2,781)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    668431893086
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass45,703 miles (+3,354)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,703 miles
    Test number
    255337402496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass42,349 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    276912101133
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass39,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    762945800173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,254 miles (+4,405)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    823925900154
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,849 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    244738849171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail34,830 miles (+4,572)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    861802349186
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass30,258 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    194295848152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,626 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,626 miles
    Test number
    844869847110
    • NoteBoyh front brakes dragging slightly.

  30. Fail24,626 miles (+5,910)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,626 miles
    Test number
    862979547113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoyh front brakes dragging slightly.

  31. Pass18,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    803226616161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 AEE

Does LB03 AEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 AEE expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AEE?
The MOT on LB03 AEE expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 AEE done?
LB03 AEE was recorded at 100,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has LB03 AEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AEE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 AEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 AEE find?
LB03 AEE failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; horn not working, and 9 more.

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