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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 GYPMOT history

LB03 GYP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,715 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GYP
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
14 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 GYP was last recorded at 77,715 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2019: 32,471 miles, lower than 57,857 miles on 13 Jun 2018.

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
75,648 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,067 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,715 miles
  • 2024 – 75,648 miles
  • 2023 – 72,125 miles
  • 2022 – 68,390 miles
  • 2021 – 66,156 miles
  • 2020 – 63,620 miles
  • 2019 – 60,981 miles
  • 2018 – 57,857 miles
  • 2017 – 54,459 miles
  • 2016 – 51,433 miles
  • 2015 – 49,087 miles
  • 2014 – 46,159 miles
  • 2013 – 43,192 miles
  • 2012 – 39,203 miles
  • 2011 – 35,638 miles
  • 2010 – 32,614 miles
  • 2009 – 29,243 miles
  • 2008 – 25,217 miles
  • 2007 – 20,150 miles
  • 2006 – 15,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,715 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,715 miles (+2,067)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,715 miles
    Test number
    460622194215
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass75,648 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    339701032978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,125 miles (+3,735)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    277096903924
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    631777454372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,390 miles (+2,234)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    315597008712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass66,156 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    928718946413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    443255853254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,620 miles (+2,639)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    767937525702
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass60,981 miles (+28,510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    974756189086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,471 miles (-25,386)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,471 miles
    Test number
    680251475185
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    417134291923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,857 miles (+3,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    312981832144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass54,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    600689406908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,459 miles (+3,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    695060909752
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass51,433 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    484644808510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,087 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    678763975178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,159 miles (+2,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    449505654194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are splitting/cracking likely due to age

  18. Pass43,192 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    242598704276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,203 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    567806762108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    857796761176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,638 miles (+3,024)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    947026261162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass32,614 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,614 miles
    Test number
    664039060165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,611 miles (+3,368)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,611 miles
    Test number
    303687860137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass29,243 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    722550959130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,217 miles
    Test number
    170216068162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,217 miles (+5,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,217 miles
    Test number
    943276368145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  27. Fail20,150 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,150 miles
    Test number
    251689137464
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass20,150 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,150 miles
    Test number
    803569837139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,443 miles
    Test number
    231206746470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 GYP

Does LB03 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GYP is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GYP?
The MOT on LB03 GYP is valid until 18 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 GYP done?
LB03 GYP was recorded at 77,715 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has LB03 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GYP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 GYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 GYP find?
LB03 GYP passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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