
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB03 VKSMOT history
LB03 VKS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 138,555 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 VKS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 VKS was last recorded at 138,555 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,933 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,622 miles
- Average per year
- 6,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,555 miles
- 2025 – 136,933 miles
- 2024 – 135,017 miles
- 2023 – 132,326 miles
- 2022 – 127,427 miles
- 2021 – 124,272 miles
- 2020 – 121,221 miles
- 2018 – 116,672 miles
- 2017 – 108,157 miles
- 2016 – 91,317 miles
- 2015 – 83,080 miles
- 2013 – 68,133 miles
- 2012 – 59,886 miles
- 2011 – 49,888 miles
- 2010 – 41,314 miles
- 2009 – 32,119 miles
- 2008 – 27,326 miles
- 2007 – 22,193 miles
- 2006 – 18,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer very corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear lamp unit insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,555 miles (+1,622)4 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 138,555 miles
- Test number
- 523009712629
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer very corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass136,933 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,933 miles
- Test number
- 662905145697
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,927 miles (+1,910)7 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,927 miles
- Test number
- 363719787625
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,017 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 135,017 miles
- Test number
- 930194073972
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
Fail135,012 miles (+2,686)4 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,012 miles
- Test number
- 761118437350
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
Pass132,326 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 132,326 miles
- Test number
- 823520714103
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit insecure
Fail132,321 miles (+4,894)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,321 miles
- Test number
- 692718270877
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit insecure
Pass127,427 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,427 miles
- Test number
- 518550417053
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,272 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 124,272 miles
- Test number
- 536389697871
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail124,206 miles (+2,985)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,206 miles
- Test number
- 941796261348
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted suspect retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass121,221 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,221 miles
- Test number
- 789740718913
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,221 miles (+4,549)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,221 miles
- Test number
- 388360895693
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,672 miles (+8,515)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 116,672 miles
- Test number
- 158844253231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,157 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,157 miles
- Test number
- 572584602533
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)
Fail108,156 miles (+9,260)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,156 miles
- Test number
- 336818746460
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)
Pass98,896 miles (+7,579)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 98,896 miles
- Test number
- 942020405107
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisorySqueak/rubbing noise from n/s/rear brake when spun.
Pass91,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 91,317 miles
- Test number
- 380869794659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,317 miles (+8,237)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,317 miles
- Test number
- 491747102722
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass83,080 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 83,080 miles
- Test number
- 838372105041
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail83,080 miles (+14,947)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,080 miles
- Test number
- 117252205434
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass68,133 miles (+8,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,133 miles
- Test number
- 509421263127
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail59,886 miles2 repaired8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,886 miles
- Test number
- 238940882448
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass59,886 miles (+9,998)8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 59,886 miles
- Test number
- 836770182185
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail49,888 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,888 miles
- Test number
- 339770281105
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,888 miles (+8,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,888 miles
- Test number
- 475300481189
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail41,314 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,314 miles
- Test number
- 434952680104
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,314 miles (+9,195)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,314 miles
- Test number
- 602042580104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass32,119 miles (+4,793)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,119 miles
- Test number
- 133572689138
- NoteEngine management light intermittent
Pass27,326 miles (+5,133)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,326 miles
- Test number
- 172223878147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,193 miles (+4,071)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,193 miles
- Test number
- 614841887160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,122 miles
- Test number
- 644201086100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 VKS
- Does LB03 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VKS is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 VKS?
- The MOT on LB03 VKS is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 VKS done?
- LB03 VKS was recorded at 138,555 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
- Has LB03 VKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 VKS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 VKS 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 VKS find?
- LB03 VKS passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 13 more.
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