Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LB03 VRDMOT history
LB03 VRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 91,212 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 VRD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 VRD was last recorded at 91,212 miles on 23 May 2026, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,121 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,091 miles
- Average per year
- 3,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,212 miles
- 2025 – 89,121 miles
- 2024 – 86,432 miles
- 2023 – 83,634 miles
- 2022 – 79,850 miles
- 2021 – 73,320 miles
- 2020 – 71,687 miles
- 2019 – 68,958 miles
- 2018 – 65,768 miles
- 2017 – 57,347 miles
- 2016 – 53,848 miles
- 2015 – 51,507 miles
- 2014 – 49,792 miles
- 2013 – 48,446 miles
- 2012 – 45,378 miles
- 2011 – 42,822 miles
- 2010 – 38,941 miles
- 2009 – 34,822 miles
- 2008 – 31,382 miles
- 2007 – 27,435 miles
- 2006 – 22,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,212 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads clearly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge!
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,212 miles (+2,091)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 91,212 miles
- Test number
- 864407282447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,121 miles (+2,689)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,121 miles
- Test number
- 508788015912
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases aront flexi pipe, (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,432 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 86,432 miles
- Test number
- 737413501096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,634 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,634 miles
- Test number
- 836591403876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,850 miles (+6,530)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,850 miles
- Test number
- 369901829227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,320 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 906421292166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,305 miles (+1,618)5 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,305 miles
- Test number
- 175066569579
- MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury exhaust back box (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired breather pipe (1.1.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed contact with strut pinch bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,687 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 71,687 miles
- Test number
- 739465451909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail71,685 miles (+2,727)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,685 miles
- Test number
- 965901760564
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,958 miles (+3,190)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 68,958 miles
- Test number
- 988197419301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,768 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 65,768 miles
- Test number
- 422928839580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail65,768 miles (+8,421)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,768 miles
- Test number
- 606664165475
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass57,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,347 miles
- Test number
- 451699544625
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on edge!
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust to exhaust rear section
Fail57,347 miles (+3,499)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,347 miles
- Test number
- 727667524163
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on edge!
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded!
Pass53,848 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 53,848 miles
- Test number
- 948206927663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,507 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,507 miles
- Test number
- 959782685142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,792 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 49,792 miles
- Test number
- 817121884114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,446 miles (+3,068)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,446 miles
- Test number
- 587108273151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,378 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,378 miles
- Test number
- 828039872175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,822 miles (+3,881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 42,822 miles
- Test number
- 228950861182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,941 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,941 miles
- Test number
- 153782960124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
Fail38,941 miles (+4,119)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,941 miles
- Test number
- 584852360199
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
Pass34,822 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,822 miles
- Test number
- 862965279161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,382 miles (+3,947)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,382 miles
- Test number
- 250796378153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,435 miles (+4,923)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,435 miles
- Test number
- 984610687177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,512 miles
- Test number
- 224571376423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 VRD
- Does LB03 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VRD is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 VRD?
- The MOT on LB03 VRD is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 VRD done?
- LB03 VRD was recorded at 91,212 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
- Has LB03 VRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 VRD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB03 VRD 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 VRD find?
- LB03 VRD passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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