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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 LBFMOT history

LB03 LBF is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,385 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 LBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 LBF was last recorded at 72,385 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,783 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,602 miles
Average per year
3,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,385 miles
  • 2024 – 68,783 miles
  • 2023 – 65,593 miles
  • 2022 – 64,654 miles
  • 2019 – 64,555 miles
  • 2018 – 62,624 miles
  • 2017 – 56,158 miles
  • 2016 – 48,193 miles
  • 2015 – 40,150 miles
  • 2014 – 35,834 miles
  • 2013 – 33,567 miles
  • 2012 – 31,038 miles
  • 2011 – 27,743 miles
  • 2010 – 24,723 miles
  • 2009 – 21,636 miles
  • 2008 – 18,084 miles
  • 2007 – 15,227 miles
  • 2006 – 11,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,385 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    463153316257
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,383 miles (+3,600)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    851282870993
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,783 miles (+3,190)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    158162712717
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,593 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    196682317061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,654 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    405395208882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    860447875340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,555 miles (+1,931)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    994980518865
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass62,624 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    199686117718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    705443473883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail56,158 miles (+7,965)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    336062481702
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass48,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    795500186625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,193 miles (+8,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    807037396094
    • 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)

  13. Pass40,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    598784575105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,149 miles (+37)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    388254075154
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail40,112 miles (+4,278)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    266100675469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NotePassenger rear outer tyre wall perished

  16. Pass35,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    468006174138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,834 miles (+2,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    416316274132
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass33,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    296130773475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,567 miles (+2,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    527590473183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass31,038 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,038 miles
    Test number
    219202872454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,743 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,743 miles
    Test number
    375195461155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Pass24,723 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    223593770493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,684 miles (+3,048)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,684 miles
    Test number
    734479860101
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • 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)

  24. Pass21,636 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    114905979128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,084 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,084 miles
    Test number
    902406178144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,227 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,227 miles
    Test number
    284767967431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,122 miles
    Test number
    690102376129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 LBF

Does LB03 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 LBF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 LBF?
The MOT on LB03 LBF is valid until 9 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 LBF done?
LB03 LBF was recorded at 72,385 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,161 miles a year.
Has LB03 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 LBF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 LBF 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 LBF find?
LB03 LBF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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