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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 UOFMOT history

LB03 UOF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
130,427 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 UOF was last recorded at 130,427 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,863 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,564 miles
Average per year
5,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,427 miles
  • 2025 – 122,863 miles
  • 2024 – 117,058 miles
  • 2023 – 112,548 miles
  • 2022 – 111,440 miles
  • 2021 – 110,193 miles
  • 2020 – 109,213 miles
  • 2019 – 105,400 miles
  • 2018 – 101,544 miles
  • 2017 – 99,090 miles
  • 2016 – 89,626 miles
  • 2015 – 73,719 miles
  • 2014 – 66,706 miles
  • 2013 – 64,229 miles
  • 2012 – 57,711 miles
  • 2011 – 51,698 miles
  • 2010 – 45,279 miles
  • 2009 – 40,561 miles
  • 2008 – 34,936 miles
  • 2007 – 29,494 miles
  • 2006 – 22,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,427 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail130,427 miles (+7,564)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,427 miles
    Test number
    789219682327
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass122,863 miles (+5,805)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,863 miles
    Test number
    925213843711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,058 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,058 miles
    Test number
    462311467330
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,548 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,548 miles
    Test number
    234239326035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    616106476414
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,440 miles (+1,247)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    257717119529
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,193 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    690038241421
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,193 miles (+980)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    396039843311
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,213 miles (+3,813)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    763983339676
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,400 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    471930214832
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail105,393 miles (+3,849)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    425857086328
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass101,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    637337975493
    • 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. Fail101,544 miles (+2,454)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    472962626659
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass99,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    786611889529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,090 miles (+9,464)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    554678515507
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  16. Pass89,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    277169184186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,626 miles (+15,907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    515842343087
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,719 miles (+7,013)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    536496425068
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer coroded

  19. Pass66,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    408282964098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,706 miles (+2,477)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    677842964018
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass64,229 miles (+6,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    315126283148
    • 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)

  22. Fail57,711 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    147812892138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and some side wall damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  23. Pass57,711 miles (+6,013)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    866952992125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and some side wall damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  24. Pass51,698 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    617135181115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,279 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    950056580147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,561 miles (+5,625)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    172264599175
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside Windscreen wiper starting to smear

  27. Pass34,936 miles (+5,442)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,936 miles
    Test number
    644737798117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,494 miles (+7,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    291317397192
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass22,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,257 miles
    Test number
    803180106210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 UOF

Does LB03 UOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UOF expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UOF?
The MOT on LB03 UOF expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UOF done?
LB03 UOF was recorded at 130,427 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,519 miles a year.
Has LB03 UOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UOF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 UOF 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 UOF find?
LB03 UOF failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions unable to be completed; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside headlamp aim too low, and 2 more.

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