Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LB03 NBJMOT history
LB03 NBJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,827 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 NBJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 NBJ was last recorded at 79,827 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,243 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,584 miles
- Average per year
- 3,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,827 miles
- 2024 – 70,243 miles
- 2023 – 66,715 miles
- 2022 – 60,769 miles
- 2021 – 58,549 miles
- 2020 – 55,826 miles
- 2019 – 55,201 miles
- 2018 – 54,566 miles
- 2017 – 52,583 miles
- 2016 – 48,769 miles
- 2015 – 45,504 miles
- 2014 – 41,768 miles
- 2013 – 37,520 miles
- 2012 – 33,140 miles
- 2011 – 28,940 miles
- 2010 – 25,609 miles
- 2009 – 21,426 miles
- 2008 – 15,348 miles
- 2007 – 9,038 miles
- 2006 – 5,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,827 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,827 miles
- Test number
- 108842438046
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,826 miles (+9,583)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,826 miles
- Test number
- 197578990151
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 70,243 miles
- Test number
- 269160042541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail70,243 miles (+3,528)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,243 miles
- Test number
- 107093893981
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 66,715 miles
- Test number
- 624490339026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,715 miles (+184)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,715 miles
- Test number
- 956695288927
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fail66,531 miles (+5,762)3 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,531 miles
- Test number
- 248786138849
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,769 miles (+155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 60,769 miles
- Test number
- 497515701083
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail60,614 miles (+2,065)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,614 miles
- Test number
- 943760533080
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,549 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 102277569023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,536 miles (+2,710)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,536 miles
- Test number
- 951174383841
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,826 miles (+625)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 55,826 miles
- Test number
- 251828069849
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing , both rears perishing & worn edges .......
- AdvisoryN/s/r indicator faded .......
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding .......
- AdvisoryWipers smear .......
Pass55,201 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,201 miles
- Test number
- 244162493025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,566 miles (+1,983)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,566 miles
- Test number
- 608224850012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,583 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 52,583 miles
- Test number
- 492307277328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,769 miles (+3,265)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 112819562672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,504 miles (+3,736)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,504 miles
- Test number
- 326848715174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,768 miles (+4,248)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,768 miles
- Test number
- 787293114192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,520 miles (+4,380)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,520 miles
- Test number
- 997744913153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,140 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 33,140 miles
- Test number
- 396018312166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,940 miles (+3,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,940 miles
- Test number
- 837573021121
- 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)
Pass25,609 miles (+4,183)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,609 miles
- Test number
- 321934420176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,426 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 21,426 miles
- Test number
- 914951929159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,348 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 15,348 miles
- Test number
- 193303228135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,038 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 9,038 miles
- Test number
- 750218427152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,854 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 5,854 miles
- Test number
- 251818426191
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Fail5,854 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,854 miles
- Test number
- 673988726167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Questions about LB03 NBJ
- Does LB03 NBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NBJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 NBJ?
- The MOT on LB03 NBJ is valid until 10 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 NBJ done?
- LB03 NBJ was recorded at 79,827 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
- Has LB03 NBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 NBJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 NBJ 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 NBJ find?
- LB03 NBJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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