Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB03 GRKMOT history
LB03 GRK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 70,282 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 GRK
- 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
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 GRK was last recorded at 70,282 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,296 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,986 miles
- Average per year
- 3,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,282 miles
- 2025 – 68,296 miles
- 2024 – 65,052 miles
- 2023 – 62,747 miles
- 2022 – 60,508 miles
- 2020 – 58,072 miles
- 2019 – 55,788 miles
- 2018 – 53,314 miles
- 2017 – 49,901 miles
- 2016 – 46,971 miles
- 2015 – 44,353 miles
- 2014 – 40,561 miles
- 2013 – 35,479 miles
- 2012 – 28,281 miles
- 2011 – 22,269 miles
- 2010 – 17,928 miles
- 2009 – 14,779 miles
- 2008 – 12,165 miles
- 2007 – 10,346 miles
- 2006 – 8,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,282 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 70,282 miles
- Test number
- 647943218309
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail70,282 miles (+1,986)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,282 miles
- Test number
- 897613466017
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,296 miles (+3,244)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 68,296 miles
- Test number
- 101340690965
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,052 miles (+2,305)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 65,052 miles
- Test number
- 982004243365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,747 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 62,747 miles
- Test number
- 671258407411
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail62,747 miles (+2,239)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,747 miles
- Test number
- 968006939725
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass60,508 miles (+2,436)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 60,508 miles
- Test number
- 748470217705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass58,072 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 58,072 miles
- Test number
- 206569307172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,788 miles (+2,474)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,788 miles
- Test number
- 594422283269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
Pass53,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 53,314 miles
- Test number
- 591341210419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail53,309 miles (+3,408)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,309 miles
- Test number
- 637591892770
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass49,901 miles (+2,930)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 49,901 miles
- Test number
- 235688531027
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe . flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack end . ferrule to pipe connection (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass46,971 miles (+2,618)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 46,971 miles
- Test number
- 619664554909
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn slightly low inner tyre tread area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake high pitch squeal
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre. worn low inner tyre tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake .high pitch squeal
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack to steering pump unit where hose connects to pipe (2.3.3b)
Pass44,353 miles (+3,792)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 44,353 miles
- Test number
- 180488328026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly more inner edge
Pass40,561 miles (+5,082)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,561 miles
- Test number
- 987145824363
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass35,479 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,479 miles
- Test number
- 838944693237
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Fail35,468 miles (+7,187)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,468 miles
- Test number
- 275384693263
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass28,281 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 28,281 miles
- Test number
- 258466022340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,904 miles (+5,635)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,904 miles
- Test number
- 839488872126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,269 miles (+4,341)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 22,269 miles
- Test number
- 456768871125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,928 miles (+3,149)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 17,928 miles
- Test number
- 813990080116
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split
- NoteRear indicators slightly faded
Pass14,779 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 14,779 miles
- Test number
- 643317579197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,165 miles (+1,819)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 12,165 miles
- Test number
- 521247678187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 10,346 miles
- Test number
- 552953777110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,342 miles (+2,135)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,342 miles
- Test number
- 292473377431
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Pass8,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 8,207 miles
- Test number
- 501754876175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 GRK
- Does LB03 GRK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GRK is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 GRK?
- The MOT on LB03 GRK is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 GRK done?
- LB03 GRK was recorded at 70,282 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
- Has LB03 GRK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 GRK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB03 GRK 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 GRK find?
- LB03 GRK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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