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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 NKHMOT history

LB03 NKH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
108,339 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NKH was last recorded at 108,339 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 10,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,775 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,564 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,339 miles
  • 2023 – 97,775 miles
  • 2022 – 92,142 miles
  • 2021 – 88,657 miles
  • 2020 – 84,578 miles
  • 2019 – 78,105 miles
  • 2017 – 73,673 miles
  • 2016 – 66,868 miles
  • 2015 – 64,561 miles
  • 2014 – 59,767 miles
  • 2012 – 55,931 miles
  • 2011 – 52,028 miles
  • 2010 – 49,809 miles
  • 2009 – 47,320 miles
  • 2008 – 43,330 miles
  • 2007 – 39,422 miles
  • 2006 – 35,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,339 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,339 miles (+10,564)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    608169833064
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass97,775 miles (+5,633)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    313920442743
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,142 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    603429184502
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,142 miles (+3,485)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    314104251058
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,657 miles (+4,079)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    492206852088
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,578 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    913651836497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,577 miles (+6,472)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,577 miles
    Test number
    154411608471
    • MajorEmissions not tested emission failed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    693535061350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,105 miles (+4,432)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    606096784507
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass73,673 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    948404427796
    • AdvisoryEml

  11. Pass66,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    523645995277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEml

  12. Fail66,868 miles (+2,307)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    866772967295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEml

  13. Pass64,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    665973565084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,561 miles (+4,794)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    789642765071
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass59,767 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    689733204033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrotion to rear brake discs

  16. Fail59,767 miles (+3,836)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    576553904044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrotion to rear brake discs

  17. Pass55,931 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    547752242338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth registration plates deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail55,931 miles (+3,903)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    208061542301
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth registration plates deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn alot
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Pass52,028 miles (+2,219)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    128879231315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth registration plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  20. Pass49,809 miles (+2,489)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    873051940344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth side rear bushes for front lower arms worn
    • NoteBraking surfaces on all brake discs pitted/corroded
    • NoteSuspect object in tread on offside rear tyre

  21. Pass47,320 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    301485709256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail43,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    461763308200
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,330 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    523793408290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,422 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    611118617213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass39,422 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    913048617234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass35,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    631021226270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NKH

Does LB03 NKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NKH expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NKH?
The MOT on LB03 NKH expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NKH done?
LB03 NKH was recorded at 108,339 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has LB03 NKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NKH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 NKH 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 NKH find?
LB03 NKH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 5 minor defects and 7 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 9 more.

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