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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 AEJMOT history

LB03 AEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,920 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 AEJ was last recorded at 151,920 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,911 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,920 miles
  • 2025 – 149,538 miles
  • 2023 – 149,342 miles
  • 2022 – 144,692 miles
  • 2021 – 137,625 miles
  • 2020 – 133,825 miles
  • 2019 – 130,094 miles
  • 2018 – 126,609 miles
  • 2017 – 122,915 miles
  • 2016 – 119,802 miles
  • 2015 – 114,779 miles
  • 2014 – 109,611 miles
  • 2013 – 102,890 miles
  • 2012 – 97,323 miles
  • 2011 – 90,359 miles
  • 2010 – 82,735 miles
  • 2009 – 75,735 miles
  • 2008 – 67,838 miles
  • 2007 – 51,630 miles
  • 2006 – 36,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,920 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,920 miles
    Test number
    158076783706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail151,911 miles (+2,373)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    891545309482
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass149,538 miles (+196)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,538 miles
    Test number
    359784858364
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer rusty and flaking

  4. Pass149,342 miles (+4,650)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    283893731291
    • AdvisoryChassis and sill are corroding.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracked.
    • AdvisoryGrease around off side outer C.V. gaiter
    • AdvisoryNear side head lamp is cloudy and glazed.
    • AdvisoryNear side outer track rod end, gaiter cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass144,692 miles (+7,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,692 miles
    Test number
    846752885229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,625 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    567283268759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box out skin corroded

  7. Fail137,623 miles (+3,798)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,623 miles
    Test number
    277470104501
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box out skin corroded

  8. Pass133,825 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,825 miles
    Test number
    537075733921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,792 miles (+3,698)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,792 miles
    Test number
    441200928527
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,094 miles (+3,485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,094 miles
    Test number
    355212488169
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass126,609 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    169108092099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    182955797155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,915 miles (+3,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    641656989969
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass119,802 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    295450406269
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNs cv boot damp

  15. Pass114,779 miles (+5,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,779 miles
    Test number
    606461099791
    • AdvisoryNearside outer cv boot weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  16. Pass109,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    759598154229
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail109,611 miles (+6,721)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    309808954271
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteMil on

  18. Pass102,890 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    398389653275
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Fail102,890 miles (+5,567)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    588559653255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  20. Pass97,323 miles (+6,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    107561462239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass90,359 miles (+7,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    399799601209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass82,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    164277100257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,735 miles (+7,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    652387100299
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass75,735 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    874268099162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass67,838 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    163250618220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,779 miles (+16,149)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    281718008256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass51,630 miles (+14,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    990667567146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass36,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    160881566128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 AEJ

Does LB03 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 AEJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AEJ?
The MOT on LB03 AEJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 AEJ done?
LB03 AEJ was recorded at 151,920 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,826 miles a year.
Has LB03 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AEJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 AEJ 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 LB03 AEJ find?
LB03 AEJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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