Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB03 AXSMOT history
LB03 AXS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 84,985 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 AXS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 AXS was last recorded at 84,985 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2008: 28,730 miles, lower than 29,219 miles on 22 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,978 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 3,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,985 miles
- 2025 – 83,459 miles
- 2024 – 80,510 miles
- 2023 – 80,367 miles
- 2022 – 79,991 miles
- 2021 – 79,699 miles
- 2020 – 79,497 miles
- 2019 – 78,509 miles
- 2018 – 76,910 miles
- 2017 – 74,541 miles
- 2016 – 70,503 miles
- 2015 – 63,500 miles
- 2014 – 57,579 miles
- 2013 – 52,232 miles
- 2012 – 46,784 miles
- 2011 – 41,850 miles
- 2010 – 38,267 miles
- 2009 – 34,922 miles
- 2008 – 28,730 miles
- 2007 – 29,219 miles
- 2006 – 17,234 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,985 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026
Slight damage to front registration plate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,985 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,985 miles
- Test number
- 695643307744
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,978 miles (+1,519)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,978 miles
- Test number
- 860798719825
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,459 miles (+2,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 83,459 miles
- Test number
- 650329952968
- AdvisoryFactory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass80,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,510 miles
- Test number
- 636156957172
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 765228338400
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on rear exhaust silencer
- AdvisoryInertia reel on all seat belts sluggish
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamp lenses beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight damage to front registration plate
Pass80,367 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 80,367 miles
- Test number
- 885892869162
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on rear exhaust silencer.
- AdvisoryInertia reel back on all seat belts sluggish.
- AdvisorySlight damage on the front registration plate.
- AdvisoryTyre pressures low prior to test.(rectified)
Fail80,367 miles (+376)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,367 miles
- Test number
- 539293707803
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on rear exhaust silencer.
- AdvisoryInertia reel back on all seat belts sluggish.
- AdvisorySlight damage on the front registration plate.
- AdvisoryTyre pressures low prior to test.(rectified)
Pass79,991 miles (+292)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,991 miles
- Test number
- 396816077001
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and under vehicle restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNoise from offside rear when road wheel rotated
- AdvisoryOffside rear indicator pale
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRetracting mechanism on all seat belts sluggish
- AdvisorySlight damage to front registration plate
Pass79,699 miles (+202)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 79,699 miles
- Test number
- 491907712509
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRetracting mechanism on all seat belts sluggish
- AdvisorySlight damage to front registration plate
Pass79,497 miles (+988)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 79,497 miles
- Test number
- 810386295301
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryRear registration plate beginning to deteriorate
Pass78,509 miles (+1,599)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 78,509 miles
- Test number
- 700713753050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,910 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,910 miles
- Test number
- 557464581344
- AdvisoryBoth front stabilizer link rod rubbers split
- AdvisoryBoth front tryes worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silenzer corroded
Pass74,541 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,541 miles
- Test number
- 874492590703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,503 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,503 miles
- Test number
- 759518081752
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,500 miles (+5,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,500 miles
- Test number
- 946795825119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,579 miles (+5,347)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 57,579 miles
- Test number
- 386039634101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,232 miles (+5,448)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 52,232 miles
- Test number
- 427497233193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,784 miles (+4,934)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,784 miles
- Test number
- 539805632162
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,850 miles (+3,583)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,850 miles
- Test number
- 966262851126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,267 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 38,267 miles
- Test number
- 500648160125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail38,267 miles (+3,345)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,267 miles
- Test number
- 811307760102
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass34,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,922 miles
- Test number
- 564725099126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail34,922 miles (+6,192)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,922 miles
- Test number
- 753384199177
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass28,730 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,730 miles
- Test number
- 374454758102
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Fail28,730 miles (-489)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,730 miles
- Test number
- 250830258153
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,219 miles (+11,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,219 miles
- Test number
- 473442547176
- 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)
Pass17,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,234 miles
- Test number
- 874232826198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 AXS
- Does LB03 AXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 AXS is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 AXS?
- The MOT on LB03 AXS is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 AXS done?
- LB03 AXS was recorded at 84,985 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
- Has LB03 AXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 AXS has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB03 AXS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB03 AXS find?
- LB03 AXS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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