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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 WLUMOT history

LB03 WLU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WLU was last recorded at 123,693 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,347 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,346 miles
Average per year
5,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,693 miles
  • 2025 – 118,347 miles
  • 2024 – 114,972 miles
  • 2023 – 110,104 miles
  • 2022 – 96,389 miles
  • 2021 – 91,168 miles
  • 2020 – 86,659 miles
  • 2019 – 80,956 miles
  • 2018 – 71,858 miles
  • 2017 – 65,131 miles
  • 2016 – 59,878 miles
  • 2015 – 55,484 miles
  • 2014 – 50,565 miles
  • 2013 – 47,912 miles
  • 2012 – 46,239 miles
  • 2011 – 45,093 miles
  • 2010 – 37,643 miles
  • 2009 – 30,505 miles
  • 2008 – 24,764 miles
  • 2007 – 21,397 miles
  • 2006 – 13,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,693 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,693 miles (+5,346)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,693 miles
    Test number
    115369032859
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

  2. Pass118,347 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,347 miles
    Test number
    250356948273
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNsf head lamp deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated slightly

  3. Fail118,347 miles (+3,375)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,347 miles
    Test number
    459039712600
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNsf head lamp deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated slightly

  4. Pass114,972 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    287834549826
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail114,972 miles (+4,868)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    875376436832
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,104 miles (+13,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    325384672767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,389 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    133490115223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,168 miles (+4,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    300638163565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,659 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,659 miles
    Test number
    880161620040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,654 miles (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    311503905429
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

  11. Fail86,642 miles (+5,686)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    833854167151
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  12. Pass80,956 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    941979435908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    358264641821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,858 miles (+6,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    720314365412
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,131 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    507834368633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    115079058895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,878 miles (+4,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    981106581432
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Pass55,484 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    116033835121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,565 miles (+2,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    558405334173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    177442923122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,912 miles (+1,673)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    257810723469
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  22. Pass46,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    348442132166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,239 miles (+1,146)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    837301432142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass45,093 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,093 miles
    Test number
    935387791077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,643 miles (+7,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,643 miles
    Test number
    961076780196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass30,505 miles (+5,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    340256579126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,764 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,764 miles
    Test number
    372577578108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,397 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    882846367167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    141002786137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 WLU

Does LB03 WLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 WLU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WLU?
The MOT on LB03 WLU is valid until 28 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 WLU done?
LB03 WLU was recorded at 123,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
Has LB03 WLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WLU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 WLU 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 WLU find?
LB03 WLU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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