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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 NDCMOT history

LB03 NDC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,660 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NDC
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
26 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NDC was last recorded at 98,660 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,658 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,660 miles
  • 2021 – 93,837 miles
  • 2020 – 86,849 miles
  • 2019 – 76,234 miles
  • 2017 – 73,476 miles
  • 2016 – 70,932 miles
  • 2015 – 69,192 miles
  • 2014 – 66,302 miles
  • 2013 – 63,219 miles
  • 2012 – 59,471 miles
  • 2011 – 54,840 miles
  • 2010 – 49,337 miles
  • 2009 – 44,374 miles
  • 2008 – 38,686 miles
  • 2007 – 32,098 miles
  • 2006 – 26,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,660 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SlightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one LED in centre stop light not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,660 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    299197738085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail98,658 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,658 miles
    Test number
    862103110136
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has nail in it and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass93,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    707794689380
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter stained by fuel

  4. Fail93,837 miles (+6,988)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    442495030539
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter stained by fuel

  5. Pass86,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    300007969031
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area

  6. Fail86,849 miles (+10,615)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    578204355159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area

  7. Pass76,234 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    586062619155
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one LED in centre stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,232 miles (+2,756)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    526695224517
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb maybe incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one LED in centre stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,476 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    304564008868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    963106892161
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail70,932 miles (+1,740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    232383450466
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass69,192 miles (+2,890)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    735318685116
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteR/n/s tyre is worn badly at inner edge
    • NoteR/o/s hand brake leaver is not returning to rest

  13. Pass66,302 miles (+3,083)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    725832184183
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteR/n/s tyre worn ar inner edge
    • NoteR/o/s calipier arm not fully returning

  14. Pass63,219 miles (+3,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    545554983158
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

  15. Fail59,471 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,471 miles
    Test number
    415957382118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust noted very rusty in places
    • NoteScrew noted on the f/o/s tyre tread

  16. Pass59,471 miles (+4,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,471 miles
    Test number
    508797382184
    • NoteExhaust noted very rusty in places
    • NoteScrew noted on the f/o/s tyre tread

  17. Pass54,840 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    208189271422
    • NoteBoth front suspension consul bushes badly split
    • NoteExhaust system noted rusty in places
    • NoteF/n/s tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn on the inner edge

  18. Fail54,840 miles (+5,503)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    245169171499
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front suspension consul bushes badly split
    • NoteExhaust system noted rusty in places
    • NoteF/n/s tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn on the inner edge

  19. Pass49,337 miles (+4,963)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    523701280125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre badly worn at iner edge and worn to 3.5 mm
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Pass44,374 miles (+5,688)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    430741989144
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre tyre perished

  21. Fail38,686 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    304250208284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSections of the exhaust system noted rusty in places
    • NoteSlight wear noted on both front brake disc
    • NoteSlight wear noted on both rear brake disc
    • NoteSmall nail noted in the r/o/s tyre

  22. Pass38,686 miles (+6,588)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    350200208293
    • NoteSections of the exhaust system noted rusty in places
    • NoteSlight wear noted on both front brake disc
    • NoteSlight wear noted on both rear brake disc
    • NoteSmall nail noted in the r/o/s tyre

  23. Pass32,098 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,098 miles
    Test number
    704662417236
    • NoteAd items on fail 841472717290

  24. Fail32,097 miles (+5,748)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    841472717290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteF/n/s tyre badly worn on both edges
    • NoteR/n/s tyre perished and nail in tread

  25. Pass26,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,349 miles
    Test number
    572393336283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB03 NDC

Does LB03 NDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NDC expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NDC?
The MOT on LB03 NDC expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NDC done?
LB03 NDC was recorded at 98,660 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has LB03 NDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NDC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 NDC 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 NDC find?
LB03 NDC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes; front oil leak, but not excessive back of engine; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals, and 4 more.

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