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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 WLJMOT history

LB03 WLJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,584 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WLJ was last recorded at 96,584 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,340 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,244 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,584 miles
  • 2025 – 92,340 miles
  • 2024 – 88,625 miles
  • 2023 – 85,392 miles
  • 2022 – 80,598 miles
  • 2021 – 79,538 miles
  • 2020 – 76,494 miles
  • 2019 – 73,246 miles
  • 2017 – 68,839 miles
  • 2016 – 65,620 miles
  • 2015 – 61,796 miles
  • 2014 – 56,818 miles
  • 2013 – 51,284 miles
  • 2012 – 46,049 miles
  • 2011 – 39,589 miles
  • 2010 – 35,334 miles
  • 2009 – 31,570 miles
  • 2008 – 27,524 miles
  • 2007 – 22,702 miles
  • 2006 – 17,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,584 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,584 miles (+4,244)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    636038219509
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,340 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    297336529846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    591397865438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,620 miles (+3,228)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    284108019825
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,392 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,392 miles
    Test number
    453755008764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,598 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    693457606952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,538 miles (+3,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    591514584756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass76,494 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    709372217686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,246 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    107003009592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,839 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    319103685341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,620 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    744329199697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,796 miles
    Test number
    457639785150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail61,796 miles (+4,978)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,796 miles
    Test number
    246256385489
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass56,818 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    938201984187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,814 miles (+5,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    368978574151
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,284 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    828751973196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,049 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    816970382174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,982 miles (+6,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    238834172437
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    885368171111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,587 miles (+4,253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    756425271199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    552786870147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,334 miles (+3,764)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    642816970128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,570 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    573181689129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,568 miles (+4,044)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    761407879148
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass27,524 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    410502478157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,702 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    630746877125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    773767076169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 WLJ

Does LB03 WLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 WLJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WLJ?
The MOT on LB03 WLJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 WLJ done?
LB03 WLJ was recorded at 96,584 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has LB03 WLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WLJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 WLJ 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 WLJ find?
LB03 WLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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