Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB03 FDAMOT history
LB03 FDA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,529 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,529 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 FDA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 FDA was last recorded at 71,529 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,153 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,376 miles
- Average per year
- 3,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,529 miles
- 2025 – 68,153 miles
- 2024 – 63,776 miles
- 2023 – 59,081 miles
- 2022 – 53,598 miles
- 2020 – 41,484 miles
- 2019 – 33,674 miles
- 2018 – 30,256 miles
- 2016 – 26,794 miles
- 2015 – 22,971 miles
- 2014 – 20,840 miles
- 2012 – 18,493 miles
- 2011 – 16,902 miles
- 2010 – 14,695 miles
- 2008 – 11,069 miles
- 2007 – 9,493 miles
- 2006 – 7,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,529 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,529 miles
- Test number
- 662873037701
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,529 miles (+3,376)1 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,529 miles
- Test number
- 485417379725
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL light on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,153 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 68,153 miles
- Test number
- 705974514150
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail68,153 miles (+4,377)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,153 miles
- Test number
- 879413699264
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,776 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,776 miles
- Test number
- 667295752553
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail63,776 miles (+4,695)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,776 miles
- Test number
- 854986804536
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (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))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,081 miles (+5,483)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 59,081 miles
- Test number
- 517536948361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 53,598 miles
- Test number
- 832450378457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,598 miles (+12,114)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,598 miles
- Test number
- 555249263245
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,484 miles (+7,810)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 41,484 miles
- Test number
- 934838834620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,674 miles (+3,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 33,674 miles
- Test number
- 862871234173
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp inop
Pass30,256 miles (+3,462)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,256 miles
- Test number
- 989616554157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on both edges of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also very badly worn on the edges of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryThe decision on the tyres was borderline
Pass26,794 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 26,794 miles
- Test number
- 791403747929
- AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge close to limit 165/70/14
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail26,794 miles (+3,823)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,794 miles
- Test number
- 862658229910
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge close to limit 165/70/14
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass22,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 22,971 miles
- Test number
- 527069455139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,971 miles (+2,131)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,971 miles
- Test number
- 606384555141
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass20,840 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 20,840 miles
- Test number
- 358587844170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,493 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,493 miles
- Test number
- 465343472118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,902 miles (+2,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 16,902 miles
- Test number
- 686921671190
- 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)
Pass14,695 miles (+3,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 14,695 miles
- Test number
- 600683730193
- 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)
Pass11,069 miles (+1,576)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 11,069 miles
- Test number
- 644434168141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,493 miles (+2,132)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 9,493 miles
- Test number
- 994349447155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 7,361 miles
- Test number
- 980556266140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 FDA
- Does LB03 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 FDA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 FDA?
- The MOT on LB03 FDA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 FDA done?
- LB03 FDA was recorded at 71,529 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
- Has LB03 FDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 FDA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB03 FDA 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 FDA find?
- LB03 FDA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 4 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.