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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 FCJMOT history

LB03 FCJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,247 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 FCJ was last recorded at 76,247 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,246 miles · 22 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,247 miles
  • 2024 – 76,009 miles
  • 2023 – 75,591 miles
  • 2022 – 75,228 miles
  • 2021 – 74,442 miles
  • 2020 – 74,243 miles
  • 2019 – 73,741 miles
  • 2018 – 72,552 miles
  • 2017 – 71,532 miles
  • 2016 – 70,898 miles
  • 2015 – 69,410 miles
  • 2014 – 60,551 miles
  • 2013 – 55,686 miles
  • 2012 – 52,343 miles
  • 2011 – 47,304 miles
  • 2010 – 41,508 miles
  • 2009 – 36,997 miles
  • 2008 – 31,151 miles
  • 2007 – 23,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,247 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    135905259409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail76,246 miles (+237)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    140958386000
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,009 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    261036350503
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated but still produce correct headlamp beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Minor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail76,009 miles (+418)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    300693602807
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated but still produce correct headlamp beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Minor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass75,591 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    113706446163
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass75,228 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    316648217615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,442 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    786763375880
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass74,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    352314501886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail74,243 miles (+502)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    542361295591
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass73,741 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    581705123554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,552 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    859428502317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,532 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    414647888875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass70,898 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    636519272982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    770529761387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,410 miles (+8,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    845921712221
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    805889304322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail60,551 miles (+4,865)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    917358904305
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail55,686 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    588089513360
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,686 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    837319413371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,343 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    985036512159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,304 miles (+5,796)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    685499131125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass41,508 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    352725620145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,997 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    434831149160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,151 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,151 miles
    Test number
    763662748124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    604941737049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 FCJ

Does LB03 FCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 FCJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FCJ?
The MOT on LB03 FCJ is valid until 27 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 FCJ done?
LB03 FCJ was recorded at 76,247 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has LB03 FCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FCJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 FCJ 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 FCJ find?
LB03 FCJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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