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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB03 PFJMOT history

LB03 PFJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
144,999 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 PFJ was last recorded at 144,999 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,316 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
7,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,999 miles
  • 2022 – 137,316 miles
  • 2021 – 134,075 miles
  • 2020 – 127,648 miles
  • 2019 – 125,466 miles
  • 2018 – 110,745 miles
  • 2016 – 104,577 miles
  • 2015 – 95,105 miles
  • 2014 – 87,875 miles
  • 2013 – 84,764 miles
  • 2012 – 76,803 miles
  • 2011 – 61,246 miles
  • 2010 – 54,891 miles
  • 2009 – 43,783 miles
  • 2008 – 32,207 miles
  • 2007 – 21,969 miles
  • 2006 – 13,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,999 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge. 165.70.14 85T.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake needs some attention.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,999 miles (+7,683)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,999 miles
    Test number
    219787944478
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    605272640581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,316 miles (+3,241)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    154319643343
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level very low.

  4. Pass134,075 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    177353287760
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge. 165.70.14 85T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs some attention.

  5. Fail134,072 miles (+6,424)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,072 miles
    Test number
    444253235435
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge. 165.70.14 85T. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs some attention.

  6. Pass127,648 miles (+2,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    159842629811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,466 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,466 miles
    Test number
    336261632310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail125,464 miles (+14,719)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,464 miles
    Test number
    752871643940
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    702372426614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail110,745 miles (+6,168)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    823701232839
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass104,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    621834435619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBoot floor rusting through
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak

  12. Fail104,577 miles (+9,472)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    221421600921
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryBoot floor rusting through
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak

  13. Pass95,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    685498522182
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front and rear wheels

  14. Fail95,105 miles (+7,230)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    146276110110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front and rear wheels

  15. Pass87,875 miles (+3,111)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    849937354310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust tail box rusting through

  16. Pass84,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    657377553349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,764 miles (+7,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    387124053337
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass76,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    678896852304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  19. Fail76,803 miles (+15,557)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    968956752326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass61,246 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    945739101267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    823329660153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,891 miles (+11,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    834459860131
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,783 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    291037679152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail43,783 miles (+11,576)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    770057779182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass32,207 miles (+10,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    144695068142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass21,969 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    843313887160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,654 miles
    Test number
    883855986109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 PFJ

Does LB03 PFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 PFJ expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PFJ?
The MOT on LB03 PFJ expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 PFJ done?
LB03 PFJ was recorded at 144,999 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 7,715 miles a year.
Has LB03 PFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PFJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 PFJ 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 PFJ find?
LB03 PFJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 6 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle, and 3 more.

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