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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB03 NHEMOT history

LB03 NHE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
117,332 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 NHE was last recorded at 117,332 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,591 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,332 miles
  • 2025 – 116,591 miles
  • 2023 – 113,423 miles
  • 2022 – 109,685 miles
  • 2021 – 103,583 miles
  • 2019 – 98,480 miles
  • 2018 – 96,553 miles
  • 2017 – 94,327 miles
  • 2016 – 89,891 miles
  • 2015 – 84,747 miles
  • 2014 – 82,301 miles
  • 2013 – 78,790 miles
  • 2012 – 72,319 miles
  • 2010 – 58,308 miles
  • 2009 – 46,439 miles
  • 2008 – 36,593 miles
  • 2007 – 30,078 miles
  • 2006 – 24,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,332 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,332 miles (+741)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    475236627303
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  2. Pass116,591 miles (+3,168)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    835435656122
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side lower (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,423 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,423 miles
    Test number
    289870738318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,685 miles (+6,102)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    818412164223
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower area. (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,583 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    597942209029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,576 miles (+5,096)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,576 miles
    Test number
    314896418929
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    996431024231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,479 miles (+1,926)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,479 miles
    Test number
    989729207128
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass96,553 miles (+2,226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    304448368428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,327 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    356838736498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,891 miles (+5,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    818395070791
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass84,747 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    460899007054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,301 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    628241914207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,790 miles (+6,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    118761013277
    • 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)

  15. Pass72,319 miles (+14,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    829229302281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,308 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    200204880112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWear front tyres

  17. Fail58,308 miles (+11,869)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    643673880126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWear front tyres

  18. Pass46,439 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,439 miles
    Test number
    921257889144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail46,439 miles (+9,846)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,439 miles
    Test number
    250127689169
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,593 miles (+80)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,593 miles
    Test number
    754477698108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to distort

  21. Fail36,513 miles (+6,435)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,513 miles
    Test number
    894103098125
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to distort

  22. Pass30,078 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    923971597161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    480539116218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NHE

Does LB03 NHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NHE expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NHE?
The MOT on LB03 NHE expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NHE done?
LB03 NHE was recorded at 117,332 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has LB03 NHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NHE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NHE 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 NHE find?
LB03 NHE failed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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