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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 FCPMOT history

LB03 FCP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
109,870 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 FCP was last recorded at 109,870 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2007: 26,418 miles, lower than 231,412 miles on 2 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,397 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,870 miles
  • 2022 – 109,397 miles
  • 2021 – 105,157 miles
  • 2020 – 104,828 miles
  • 2019 – 104,453 miles
  • 2018 – 102,660 miles
  • 2017 – 100,385 miles
  • 2016 – 94,142 miles
  • 2015 – 87,838 miles
  • 2014 – 86,315 miles
  • 2013 – 81,524 miles
  • 2012 – 65,498 miles
  • 2011 – 56,097 miles
  • 2010 – 45,695 miles
  • 2009 – 34,929 miles
  • 2008 – 28,268 miles
  • 2007 – 26,418 miles
  • 2006 – 231,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    255727390804
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail109,870 miles (+473)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    735975997003
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass109,397 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    837334883320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    464797982381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,157 miles (+329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    508366416753
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,828 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    389754297143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    642373533549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,453 miles (+1,793)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    988000730476
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,660 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    789509517995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    376726543045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,385 miles (+6,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    849052482714
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass94,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    239422113788
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail94,142 miles (+6,304)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    631088995333
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass87,838 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    856690005108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    959187504211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,315 miles (+11)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    857356704278
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Fail86,304 miles (+4,780)2 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    686163194192
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine is smokey @ fast idle!
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn & cracking up.

  18. Pass81,524 miles (+16,026)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    517218053147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished & nearside rear tyre perished close to seeing inner structure 165/70/14

  19. Pass65,498 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,498 miles
    Test number
    627492052122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    256685041151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,097 miles (+10,402)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    679675441182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass45,695 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,695 miles
    Test number
    321278540150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,929 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    763568939170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,268 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,268 miles
    Test number
    213010658192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    401697457267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,418 miles (-204,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    892717057284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass231,412 miles (+208,289)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    231,412 miles
    Test number
    372313756166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,123 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,123 miles
    Test number
    410252856193
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB03 FCP

Does LB03 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 FCP expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FCP?
The MOT on LB03 FCP expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 FCP done?
LB03 FCP was recorded at 109,870 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has LB03 FCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FCP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 FCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 FCP find?
LB03 FCP passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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