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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 OULMOT history

LB03 OUL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
54,250 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 OUL was last recorded at 54,250 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 6,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,166 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,084 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,250 miles
  • 2024 – 48,166 miles
  • 2023 – 43,780 miles
  • 2022 – 40,203 miles
  • 2020 – 39,859 miles
  • 2019 – 36,996 miles
  • 2018 – 34,627 miles
  • 2017 – 33,039 miles
  • 2016 – 32,724 miles
  • 2015 – 31,296 miles
  • 2014 – 29,216 miles
  • 2013 – 27,594 miles
  • 2012 – 26,123 miles
  • 2011 – 24,564 miles
  • 2010 – 21,949 miles
  • 2009 – 19,273 miles
  • 2008 – 15,986 miles
  • 2007 – 10,988 miles
  • 2006 – 6,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,250 miles

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,250 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    171839184099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    305930393485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,160 miles (+4,380)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    738822976871
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,780 miles (+3,577)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,780 miles
    Test number
    147198215677
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass40,203 miles (+344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    812655037168
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass39,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    827574445503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail39,859 miles (+2,863)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    578181034320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass36,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    992667718401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,996 miles (+2,369)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    660394489324
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass34,627 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    356275704342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    457922520831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,039 miles (+315)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    869977138316
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass32,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    882257283883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail32,724 miles (+1,428)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    826537629961
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass31,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    146661005250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail31,296 miles (+2,080)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    305921005409
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    787619694133
    • 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)

  18. Fail29,216 miles (+1,622)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    976669694125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass27,594 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,594 miles
    Test number
    947930693132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,123 miles
    Test number
    149605392157
    • 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)

  21. Fail26,123 miles (+1,559)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,123 miles
    Test number
    289425792486
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass24,564 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,564 miles
    Test number
    235880901219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,949 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    182500400255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,273 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,273 miles
    Test number
    740300389132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,986 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,986 miles
    Test number
    402030008272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,988 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,988 miles
    Test number
    793067097189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,578 miles
    Test number
    891799796179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OUL

Does LB03 OUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OUL expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OUL?
The MOT on LB03 OUL expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OUL done?
LB03 OUL was recorded at 54,250 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has LB03 OUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OUL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 OUL 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 OUL find?
LB03 OUL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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