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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 NBAMOT history

LB03 NBA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
144,043 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NBA
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NBA was last recorded at 144,043 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,511 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
7,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,043 miles
  • 2021 – 141,511 miles
  • 2020 – 137,660 miles
  • 2019 – 129,413 miles
  • 2018 – 118,778 miles
  • 2017 – 112,018 miles
  • 2016 – 108,006 miles
  • 2015 – 100,007 miles
  • 2014 – 92,921 miles
  • 2013 – 85,218 miles
  • 2012 – 72,741 miles
  • 2011 – 64,906 miles
  • 2010 – 57,186 miles
  • 2009 – 46,685 miles
  • 2008 – 35,199 miles
  • 2007 – 22,771 miles
  • 2006 – 10,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,043 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,043 miles (+2,532)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,043 miles
    Test number
    608145162351
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,511 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    590352584065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass137,660 miles (+20)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    865857596999
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail137,640 miles (+13)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,640 miles
    Test number
    496220353253
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Fail137,627 miles (+8,214)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,627 miles
    Test number
    461675567261
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass129,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,413 miles
    Test number
    537703284180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,413 miles (+10,635)5 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,413 miles
    Test number
    210148339609
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before the flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front 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 Front 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))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    484036008511
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  9. Fail118,778 miles (+6,760)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    489975863467
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  10. Pass112,018 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,018 miles
    Test number
    367218566868
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail112,017 miles (+4,011)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    901402249359
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass108,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,006 miles
    Test number
    205555529312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,006 miles (+7,999)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,006 miles
    Test number
    386076642011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass100,007 miles (+7,086)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    846069155037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass92,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    369565464035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  16. Fail92,921 miles (+7,703)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    287775164054
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteFront tyre treads cutting out on inside of pattern

  17. Pass85,218 miles (+123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,218 miles
    Test number
    735027003232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating.

  18. Fail85,095 miles (+12,354)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    245714303263
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating.

  19. Pass72,741 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    966917082190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,906 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    206960281123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass64,906 miles (+7,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    566750181131
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass57,186 miles (+10,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    932259450283
    • 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)

  23. Pass46,685 miles (+11,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    313784659479
    • NoteFront tyres cutting of on inside of pattern(tracking?)

  24. Pass35,199 miles (+12,428)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    551355058283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,771 miles (+12,291)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    720216007238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,480 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,480 miles
    Test number
    354129616281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,142 miles
    Test number
    522810086141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NBA

Does LB03 NBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NBA expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NBA?
The MOT on LB03 NBA expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NBA done?
LB03 NBA was recorded at 144,043 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
Has LB03 NBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NBA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 NBA 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 NBA find?
LB03 NBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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