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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 GYVMOT history

LB03 GYV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,104 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 GYV was last recorded at 43,104 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2012: 26,270 miles, lower than 202,838 miles on 6 Oct 2011.

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
42,912 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,104 miles
  • 2024 – 42,912 miles
  • 2023 – 42,640 miles
  • 2022 – 41,765 miles
  • 2021 – 41,096 miles
  • 2020 – 40,865 miles
  • 2019 – 39,841 miles
  • 2018 – 39,150 miles
  • 2017 – 36,040 miles
  • 2016 – 33,964 miles
  • 2015 – 31,512 miles
  • 2014 – 28,054 miles
  • 2012 – 26,270 miles
  • 2011 – 202,838 miles
  • 2010 – 20,384 miles
  • 2009 – 16,336 miles
  • 2008 – 13,932 miles
  • 2006 – 9,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70 x 14 81 t

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    706897596382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail43,104 miles (+192)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    195276725088
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass42,912 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    746878087913
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass42,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    595677389322
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail42,640 miles (+875)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    497784811249
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,765 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    421173725699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail41,739 miles (+643)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    407684887996
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass41,096 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    947071795339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass40,865 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,865 miles
    Test number
    738211642554
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70 x 14 81 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail40,835 miles (+994)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    347583592686
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70 x 14 81 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,841 miles (+691)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    491283898853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70 x 14 81 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass39,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,150 miles
    Test number
    966654203931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3mm on legal limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3mm , on legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront off side lower wish bone , front bush worn.

  13. Fail39,150 miles (+3,110)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,150 miles
    Test number
    644080878739
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3mm on legal limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on3mm , on legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront off side lower wish bone , front bush worn.

  14. Pass36,040 miles (+2,076)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    383355410703
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs in poor condition offside front worse (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in VERY poor condition (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass33,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    836647295439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail33,964 miles (+2,452)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    842379765272
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,512 miles (+3,458)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,512 miles
    Test number
    475925905161
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in wishbone bushes
    • NoteTyres look underinflated

  18. Pass28,054 miles (+1,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    158051874023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    355878612388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,270 miles (-176,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    628517712380
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass202,838 miles (+182,454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    202,838 miles
    Test number
    177569071287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,384 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,384 miles
    Test number
    913873970265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,336 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,336 miles
    Test number
    430062189175
    • 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)

  24. Pass13,932 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,932 miles
    Test number
    694959278171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass9,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,868 miles
    Test number
    180407266127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 GYV

Does LB03 GYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GYV is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GYV?
The MOT on LB03 GYV is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 GYV done?
LB03 GYV was recorded at 43,104 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 1,718 miles a year.
Has LB03 GYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GYV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 GYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 GYV find?
LB03 GYV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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