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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LB03 PDVMOT history

LB03 PDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,041 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 PDV was last recorded at 149,041 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,941 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,100 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,041 miles
  • 2025 – 145,941 miles
  • 2024 – 144,099 miles
  • 2023 – 142,507 miles
  • 2022 – 140,871 miles
  • 2020 – 132,883 miles
  • 2019 – 122,665 miles
  • 2018 – 118,699 miles
  • 2017 – 109,607 miles
  • 2016 – 95,788 miles
  • 2015 – 81,247 miles
  • 2014 – 68,261 miles
  • 2013 – 61,629 miles
  • 2012 – 54,050 miles
  • 2011 – 47,933 miles
  • 2010 – 44,112 miles
  • 2009 – 38,953 miles
  • 2008 – 32,680 miles
  • 2007 – 24,062 miles
  • 2006 – 10,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,041 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,041 miles (+3,100)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,041 miles
    Test number
    851470753329
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass145,941 miles (+1,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    765732735685
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,099 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,099 miles
    Test number
    591330560699
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poor condition and will need attention have advised presenter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail144,099 miles (+1,592)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,099 miles
    Test number
    615638782574
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poor condition and will need attention have advised presenter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass142,507 miles (+1,636)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    199617245291
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,871 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    239766870598
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail140,871 miles (+7,988)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    578331969504
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,883 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    225817968936
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail132,883 miles (+10,218)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    582745013816
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,665 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,665 miles
    Test number
    411257909237
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear door dose not open from inside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail122,665 miles (+3,966)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,665 miles
    Test number
    215384835539
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear door dose not open from inside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,699 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    195175090854
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dose not open from inside
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPortions of centre stop lamp not working

  13. Fail118,699 miles (+9,092)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    363908769689
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dose not open from inside
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPortions of centre stop lamp not working

  14. Pass109,607 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    586948631729
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inner edge

  15. Fail109,607 miles (+13,819)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    856299305489
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inner edge

  16. Pass95,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    909869163515
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail95,788 miles (+14,541)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    107886410843
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inside edge bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,247 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    279984955422
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail81,247 miles (+12,986)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    735154655179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass68,261 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    285975454122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  21. Fail68,261 miles (+6,632)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    288035554127
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  22. Pass61,629 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    398070693180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,050 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    539092592103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,933 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    328819181115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,112 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    190870090118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,953 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    264321099466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,680 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    943446788102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,062 miles (+13,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    733234997144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,326 miles
    Test number
    882644986100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 PDV

Does LB03 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 PDV is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PDV?
The MOT on LB03 PDV is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 PDV done?
LB03 PDV was recorded at 149,041 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has LB03 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PDV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 PDV 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 PDV find?
LB03 PDV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round, and 4 more.

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