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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 NEJMOT history

LB03 NEJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,916 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NEJ
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NEJ was last recorded at 54,916 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,301 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
1,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,916 miles
  • 2025 – 54,301 miles
  • 2024 – 53,561 miles
  • 2023 – 52,717 miles
  • 2022 – 52,144 miles
  • 2021 – 51,146 miles
  • 2020 – 50,139 miles
  • 2019 – 49,134 miles
  • 2018 – 48,127 miles
  • 2017 – 47,208 miles
  • 2016 – 45,958 miles
  • 2015 – 44,753 miles
  • 2014 – 43,624 miles
  • 2013 – 41,965 miles
  • 2012 – 40,696 miles
  • 2011 – 38,771 miles
  • 2010 – 35,168 miles
  • 2009 – 30,421 miles
  • 2008 – 24,901 miles
  • 2007 – 17,954 miles
  • 2006 – 14,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    266305789466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,916 miles (+615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    666193943940
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass54,301 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    229655554724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,561 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    306122369897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,717 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    314866029683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass52,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    627619886546
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail52,144 miles (+998)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    316048400183
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,146 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,146 miles
    Test number
    997922416999
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,139 miles (+1,005)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,139 miles
    Test number
    719859375798
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass49,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    530231989516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail49,133 miles (+1,006)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    988377918837
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass48,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    882032100907
    • AdvisorySlight travel in service brake pedal

  13. Fail48,127 miles (+919)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    900904941589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in service brake pedal

  14. Pass47,208 miles (+1,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    119745780264
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass45,958 miles (+1,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    410132656268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass44,753 miles (+1,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    507700885187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass43,624 miles (+1,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,624 miles
    Test number
    526340264132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass41,965 miles (+1,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,965 miles
    Test number
    249025053486
    • NoteO/sf & n/sf tyres are both worn on inner / outer treads

  19. Pass40,696 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    889977172110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,771 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    145504671188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    760000260151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,167 miles (+4,746)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,167 miles
    Test number
    620769250168
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass30,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    952029959170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,420 miles (+5,519)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    352409159161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass24,901 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,901 miles
    Test number
    703456978168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  26. Fail24,898 miles (+6,944)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,898 miles
    Test number
    454055378104
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  27. Pass17,954 miles (+3,502)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    230011177141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread shoulders worn low

  28. Pass14,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,452 miles
    Test number
    783342476145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NEJ

Does LB03 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NEJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NEJ?
The MOT on LB03 NEJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NEJ done?
LB03 NEJ was recorded at 54,916 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
Has LB03 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NEJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
LB03 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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