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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 NKNMOT history

LB03 NKN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 69,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,523 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NKN was last recorded at 69,523 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2022: 40,211 miles, lower than 58,854 miles on 8 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,522 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,523 miles
  • 2025 – 61,858 miles
  • 2024 – 50,961 miles
  • 2023 – 44,137 miles
  • 2022 – 40,211 miles
  • 2021 – 58,854 miles
  • 2020 – 37,810 miles
  • 2019 – 36,304 miles
  • 2018 – 33,637 miles
  • 2017 – 30,900 miles
  • 2016 – 27,992 miles
  • 2015 – 25,154 miles
  • 2014 – 21,796 miles
  • 2013 – 20,197 miles
  • 2012 – 18,908 miles
  • 2011 – 17,134 miles
  • 2009 – 16,333 miles
  • 2008 – 15,325 miles
  • 2007 – 14,425 miles
  • 2006 – 13,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,523 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s both cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking near gear box areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing from out side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,523 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    231274882850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s both cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking near gear box area

  2. Fail69,522 miles (+7,664)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,522 miles
    Test number
    926928637415
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe is broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s both cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking near gear box area

  3. Pass61,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    565730989860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,858 miles (+10,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    286376660190
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,961 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    369850631681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,137 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,137 miles
    Test number
    811790143303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,068 miles (+3,857)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    723523259224
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,211 miles (-18,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    441384705024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,854 miles (+21,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    799677018592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    682882418553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail37,809 miles (+1,505)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,809 miles
    Test number
    894606831649
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass36,304 miles (+2,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    799160988795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass33,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    128708169307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail33,637 miles (+2,737)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    231835987170
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    144043822996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail30,900 miles (+2,908)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    512602720760
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass27,992 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    260000570727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing from out side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inside

  18. Fail27,954 miles (+2,800)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    317078759214
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing from out side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inside

  19. Pass25,154 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    178807525076
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has a cut side wall

  20. Fail25,154 miles (+3,358)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    587367025045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has a cut side wall

  21. Pass21,796 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,796 miles
    Test number
    967732634061
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail21,778 miles (+1,581)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    458531434049
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass20,197 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,197 miles
    Test number
    625769413087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass18,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,908 miles
    Test number
    828601122053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,908 miles (+1,774)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,908 miles
    Test number
    505331822005
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass17,134 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    649167911015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,333 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,333 miles
    Test number
    351556549371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,325 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,325 miles
    Test number
    370482588294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,425 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,425 miles
    Test number
    953004707234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,278 miles
    Test number
    952006396123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NKN

Does LB03 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NKN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NKN?
The MOT on LB03 NKN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NKN done?
LB03 NKN was recorded at 69,523 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has LB03 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NKN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 NKN find?
LB03 NKN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s both cracking/perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; signs of coolant leaking near gear box area.

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