Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LB03 NHKMOT history
LB03 NHK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 90,684 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 NHK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 NHK was last recorded at 90,684 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 90,680 miles · 25 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 90,684 miles
- 2021 – 84,813 miles
- 2020 – 83,401 miles
- 2019 – 80,082 miles
- 2017 – 76,718 miles
- 2016 – 66,541 miles
- 2015 – 54,729 miles
- 2014 – 48,671 miles
- 2013 – 46,890 miles
- 2012 – 44,145 miles
- 2011 – 41,123 miles
- 2010 – 39,358 miles
- 2009 – 37,434 miles
- 2008 – 33,393 miles
- 2006 – 26,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,684 miles
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,684 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,684 miles
- Test number
- 400472255052
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,680 miles (+5,867)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,680 miles
- Test number
- 608482492898
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,813 miles
- Test number
- 830471036389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,813 miles (+1,412)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,813 miles
- Test number
- 495474012316
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass83,401 miles (+3,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 83,401 miles
- Test number
- 947330867214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 80,082 miles
- Test number
- 955346531564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,082 miles (+3,364)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,082 miles
- Test number
- 859101831176
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass76,718 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,718 miles
- Test number
- 271232831975
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
Fail76,718 miles (+10,177)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,718 miles
- Test number
- 910544223389
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass66,541 miles (+11,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,541 miles
- Test number
- 113513154842
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryTailbox corroded
Pass54,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 54,729 miles
- Test number
- 899825595068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,729 miles (+6,058)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,729 miles
- Test number
- 295141936192
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,671 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,671 miles
- Test number
- 565785074250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,890 miles (+2,745)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,890 miles
- Test number
- 488333873281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,145 miles1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,145 miles
- Test number
- 519578172205
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAdvise rear brake clean and re-adjustment
- NoteBonnet catch stiff
- NoteOffside wiper hitting A pillar
- NoteSlight corrosion on both front coil springs
- NoteTape over nearside door mirror
Fail44,145 miles (+3,022)1 repaired1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,145 miles
- Test number
- 729658672266
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAdvise rear brake clean and re-adjustment
- NoteBonnet catch stiff
- NoteOffside wiper hitting A pillar
- NoteSlight corrosion on both front coil springs
- NoteTape over nearside door mirror
Pass41,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 41,123 miles
- Test number
- 385330971270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,123 miles (+1,765)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,123 miles
- Test number
- 716880071262
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass39,358 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,358 miles
- Test number
- 424618170229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail39,358 miles (+1,924)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,358 miles
- Test number
- 673767470261
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteCrack in offside front anti-roll bar locating collar. in in position.
- NoteFront wipers smearing
Pass37,434 miles (+4,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,434 miles
- Test number
- 322929859489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass33,393 miles (+6,567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,393 miles
- Test number
- 870237468276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass26,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,826 miles
- Test number
- 812083786298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 NHK
- Does LB03 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 NHK expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 NHK?
- The MOT on LB03 NHK expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 NHK done?
- LB03 NHK was recorded at 90,684 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
- Has LB03 NHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 NHK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB03 NHK 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 NHK find?
- LB03 NHK passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; general surface rust on suspension and chassis, and 2 more.
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