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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 EZMMOT history

LB03 EZM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
122,778 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EZM
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
5 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EZM was last recorded at 122,778 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 10,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,755 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10,023 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,778 miles
  • 2021 – 106,110 miles
  • 2020 – 98,939 miles
  • 2019 – 87,922 miles
  • 2018 – 85,300 miles
  • 2017 – 81,997 miles
  • 2016 – 78,365 miles
  • 2015 – 63,102 miles
  • 2012 – 56,586 miles
  • 2011 – 51,473 miles
  • 2010 – 47,322 miles
  • 2009 – 42,020 miles
  • 2008 – 36,738 miles
  • 2007 – 33,697 miles
  • 2006 – 25,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,778 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,778 miles (+10,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,778 miles
    Test number
    819346570340
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail112,755 miles (+6,645)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    385280941370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,110 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    494149616112
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,110 miles (+7,171)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    878406106475
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,939 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,939 miles
    Test number
    630124096487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,938 miles (+11,016)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    360294084297
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,922 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,922 miles
    Test number
    567979516221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    405285054229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,300 miles (+3,303)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    911197869911
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,997 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    626438215733
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail81,989 miles (+3,624)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    166980002800
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass78,365 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    777241571500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,351 miles (+15,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    992226360661
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass63,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    288682435459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,102 miles (+6,516)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    868227725135
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,586 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    429475412482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml light on

  17. Pass56,586 miles (+5,113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    469465812382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml light on

  18. Pass51,473 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    186036811358
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteRear wiper smeary

  19. Fail51,473 miles (+4,151)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    246976611396
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteRear wiper smeary

  20. Pass47,322 miles (+5,302)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,322 miles
    Test number
    434137620374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine v belt cracked

  21. Pass42,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    201851429398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,020 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    724001129361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass36,738 miles (+3,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,738 miles
    Test number
    670537828347
    • NoteOff/side head light bulb clip not right but holding pattern ok

  24. Pass33,697 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,697 miles
    Test number
    584351837345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    822429576135
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

Questions about LB03 EZM

Does LB03 EZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EZM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EZM?
The MOT on LB03 EZM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EZM done?
LB03 EZM was recorded at 122,778 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has LB03 EZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EZM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 EZM 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 EZM find?
LB03 EZM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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