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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 XDTMOT history

LB03 XDT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,868 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XDT was last recorded at 111,868 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,868 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,868 miles
  • 2024 – 105,673 miles
  • 2023 – 99,939 miles
  • 2022 – 90,374 miles
  • 2021 – 88,323 miles
  • 2020 – 86,383 miles
  • 2019 – 84,813 miles
  • 2018 – 82,415 miles
  • 2017 – 80,016 miles
  • 2016 – 77,607 miles
  • 2015 – 75,894 miles
  • 2014 – 73,313 miles
  • 2013 – 66,675 miles
  • 2012 – 58,520 miles
  • 2011 – 52,673 miles
  • 2010 – 45,521 miles
  • 2009 – 40,552 miles
  • 2008 – 35,076 miles
  • 2007 – 30,562 miles
  • 2006 – 21,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWet testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    379772468959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  2. Fail111,868 miles (+6,195)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    896086435966
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  3. Pass105,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    977030209337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail105,673 miles (+5,734)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    424624593070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass99,939 miles (+9,565)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    842020846541
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  6. Pass90,374 miles (+2,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,374 miles
    Test number
    281850367709
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,323 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    430979662268
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair off side lagging in effort, near side releases uneven (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has a sticker/obstruction in the swept area not seriously effecting the view of the road , tax disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort , then all ok (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail88,323 miles (+1,940)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    757930268544
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair off side lagging in effort, near side releases uneven (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen has a sticker/obstruction in the swept area not seriously effecting the view of the road , tax disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort , then all ok (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass86,383 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    145339680427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair release uneven (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail86,383 miles (+1,570)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    900334743584
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe is split (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair release uneven (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass84,813 miles (+2,398)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    433452053308
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from rear brakes on brake test

  12. Pass82,415 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    513479844843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,016 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    958084141338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,607 miles (+1,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    928954501012
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres badly perished + low

  15. Pass75,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    753030788030
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,894 miles (+2,581)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    745153993710
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    619105444262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,308 miles (+6,633)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    188625144209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  19. Pass66,675 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    895714523215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,520 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    568363542222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,673 miles (+7,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    968354241239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass45,521 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    690665630225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,552 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    754952459220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,076 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    764123158298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,562 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    773754557299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,554 miles
    Test number
    261214586407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XDT

Does LB03 XDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XDT is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XDT?
The MOT on LB03 XDT is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 XDT done?
LB03 XDT was recorded at 111,868 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,651 miles a year.
Has LB03 XDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XDT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 XDT 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 XDT find?
LB03 XDT passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; wet test.

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