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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 AXCMOT history

LB03 AXC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 147,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,042 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 AXC was last recorded at 147,042 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 14,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,573 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,469 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,042 miles
  • 2024 – 132,573 miles
  • 2023 – 122,520 miles
  • 2022 – 110,599 miles
  • 2021 – 99,239 miles
  • 2020 – 85,748 miles
  • 2019 – 77,267 miles
  • 2018 – 69,869 miles
  • 2017 – 61,783 miles
  • 2016 – 58,022 miles
  • 2015 – 53,741 miles
  • 2014 – 48,903 miles
  • 2013 – 43,536 miles
  • 2012 – 40,775 miles
  • 2011 – 37,839 miles
  • 2010 – 34,255 miles
  • 2009 – 29,656 miles
  • 2008 – 25,489 miles
  • 2007 – 20,933 miles
  • 2006 – 16,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,042 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,042 miles
    Test number
    172273130752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,041 miles (+14,468)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    408093924142
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    373937381389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,569 miles (+10,049)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,569 miles
    Test number
    436047542908
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    349442475549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen washer hose split

  6. Fail122,520 miles (+455)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    445079333442
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen washer hose split

  7. Fail122,065 miles (+11,466)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,065 miles
    Test number
    627373923404
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass110,599 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    606175713479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on axle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail110,599 miles (+11,360)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    881539700450
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on axle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass99,239 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    654370526813
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  11. Fail99,239 miles (+13,491)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    458768437114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  12. Pass85,748 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    435104165573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail85,733 miles (+8,466)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    710156521718
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET PULL MISSING (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,267 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    846862081779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,250 miles (+7,381)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    826825261743
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass69,869 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    235262142049
    • AdvisoryBONNET RELEASE BROKEN

  17. Fail69,832 miles (+8,049)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    829181643334
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBONNET RELEASE BROKEN

  18. Pass61,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    362314644771
    • AdvisorySlight damage front number plate

  19. Fail61,778 miles (+3,756)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    794071590105
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage front number plate

  20. Pass58,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    765475907673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail58,019 miles (+4,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    408003939033
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass53,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    957474355119
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail53,737 miles (+4,834)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    998664255145
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail48,903 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    966764454157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass48,903 miles (+5,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    997724954147
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass43,536 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    408746823189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,775 miles (+2,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    648312042138
    • NoteOffside front brake pads getting low.

  28. Pass37,839 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    609880841152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,255 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    680880730169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    660332739148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail29,655 miles (+4,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    264212839410
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  32. Pass25,489 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    742687338127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass20,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,933 miles
    Test number
    703258637175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail20,933 miles (+4,564)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,933 miles
    Test number
    323208137173
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteDAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AND WING

  35. Pass16,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    293235146104
    • 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 AXC

Does LB03 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 AXC is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AXC?
The MOT on LB03 AXC is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 AXC done?
LB03 AXC was recorded at 147,042 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has LB03 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AXC has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 AXC 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 AXC find?
LB03 AXC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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