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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 PDXMOT history

LB03 PDX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
111,915 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PDX
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 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 PDX was last recorded at 111,915 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 3,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,510 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,405 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,915 miles
  • 2021 – 108,510 miles
  • 2020 – 105,131 miles
  • 2019 – 91,330 miles
  • 2018 – 78,916 miles
  • 2017 – 69,297 miles
  • 2016 – 60,295 miles
  • 2015 – 47,832 miles
  • 2014 – 36,117 miles
  • 2013 – 27,385 miles
  • 2012 – 18,628 miles
  • 2011 – 13,927 miles
  • 2010 – 10,305 miles
  • 2009 – 7,921 miles
  • 2008 – 7,442 miles
  • 2007 – 7,010 miles
  • 2006 – 4,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

  • Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,915 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    308473118223
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail111,915 miles (+3,405)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    781281836736
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass108,510 miles (+3,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    290812583040
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay offside inner rack joint

  4. Pass105,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    738754010140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,129 miles (+13,799)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,129 miles
    Test number
    197585663772
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass91,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    201032697734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,328 miles (+12,412)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    750951948217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,916 miles (+9,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    790211945781
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster control on dash does not work.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust in poor condition

  9. Pass69,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    946671185416
    • AdvisoryUndertrays damaged, incomplete and not fully secure

  10. Fail69,297 miles (+9,002)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    606214810536
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays damaged, incomplete and not fully secure

  11. Pass60,295 miles (+12,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    202135656619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass47,832 miles (+11,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    435018755031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,117 miles (+8,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,117 miles
    Test number
    526209964092
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass27,385 miles (+8,757)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    645413973107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres bold on inner edges

  15. Pass18,628 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,628 miles
    Test number
    609695582158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

  16. Fail18,626 miles (+4,699)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    325215782177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

  17. Pass13,927 miles (+3,622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    167120691102
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre rear stop lamp not working

  18. Pass10,305 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,305 miles
    Test number
    873099680183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,921 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,921 miles
    Test number
    951498969112
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracking

  20. Fail7,921 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,921 miles
    Test number
    674668669169
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracking

  21. Pass7,921 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,921 miles
    Test number
    350288269171
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewall starting to crack

  22. Fail7,921 miles (+479)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,921 miles
    Test number
    592377269172
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewall starting to crack

  23. Pass7,442 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,442 miles
    Test number
    640940358171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,010 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,010 miles
    Test number
    711753547101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,986 miles
    Test number
    813849336115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 PDX

Does LB03 PDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 PDX expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PDX?
The MOT on LB03 PDX expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 PDX done?
LB03 PDX was recorded at 111,915 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has LB03 PDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PDX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 PDX 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 PDX find?
LB03 PDX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 81t, and 3 more.

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