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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LB03 VPXMOT history

LB03 VPX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
157,117 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VPX was last recorded at 157,117 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,104 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,117 miles
  • 2021 – 151,100 miles
  • 2020 – 147,065 miles
  • 2019 – 145,184 miles
  • 2018 – 143,659 miles
  • 2017 – 142,252 miles
  • 2016 – 134,522 miles
  • 2015 – 121,267 miles
  • 2014 – 108,595 miles
  • 2013 – 99,471 miles
  • 2012 – 91,716 miles
  • 2011 – 80,982 miles
  • 2010 – 74,654 miles
  • 2009 – 67,655 miles
  • 2008 – 58,212 miles
  • 2007 – 47,740 miles
  • 2006 – 35,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,117 miles (+13)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,117 miles
    Test number
    968753051064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail157,104 miles (+6,004)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,104 miles
    Test number
    823882251894
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass151,100 miles (+35)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,100 miles
    Test number
    687679038734
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail151,065 miles (+4,000)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,065 miles
    Test number
    481246809952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,065 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    182739865100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,051 miles (+1,867)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,051 miles
    Test number
    426653454852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 R14 81T (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,184 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    802720156458
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryAtten n/s no plate lamp
    • AdvisoryFrt tyres close to limit badly worn edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWet test

  8. Fail145,178 miles (+1,519)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,178 miles
    Test number
    721160197611
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryAtten n/s no plate lamp
    • AdvisoryFrt tyres close to limit badly worn edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWet test

  9. Pass143,659 miles (+1,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,659 miles
    Test number
    588608535657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass142,252 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,252 miles
    Test number
    884313018789
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly low/bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) NS & OS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail142,251 miles (+7,729)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,251 miles
    Test number
    319152842904
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working NSF & OSF (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly low/bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) NS & OS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass134,522 miles (+216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    606628263731
    • AdvisoryChips on screen
    • AdvisoryNail o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in front antiroll links
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in front lower arm bushes

  13. Fail134,306 miles (+13,039)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,306 miles
    Test number
    469407426693
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass121,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    809495185108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,267 miles (+12,672)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    725605585124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,595 miles (+9,124)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    337301064137
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  17. Fail99,471 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    256539163116
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside indicator warning light not working,audible only
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate
    • NoteSlight insecurity in nearside number plate light

  18. Pass99,471 miles (+7,755)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    698519863124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside indicator warning light not working,audible only
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate
    • NoteSlight insecurity in nearside number plate light

  19. Pass91,716 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,716 miles
    Test number
    496200782181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate
    • NoteSome insecurity in nearside number plate light

  20. Fail91,716 miles (+10,734)1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,716 miles
    Test number
    999550682159
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteSlight insecurity in front number plate
    • NoteSome insecurity in nearside number plate light

  21. Pass80,982 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    115938551116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass74,654 miles (+6,999)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,654 miles
    Test number
    821067260149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome insecurity in rear fog light switch.
    • NoteSome insecurity in rear number plate nearside light mounting.

  23. Pass67,655 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,655 miles
    Test number
    251777169124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass58,212 miles (+10,472)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    480661078196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside brakelight only came on when tapped.

  25. Pass47,740 miles (+12,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    802545567107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass35,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    991308376121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VPX

Does LB03 VPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 VPX expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VPX?
The MOT on LB03 VPX expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 VPX done?
LB03 VPX was recorded at 157,117 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has LB03 VPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VPX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 VPX 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 VPX find?
LB03 VPX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and perished; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 7 more.

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