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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB03 XEDMOT history

LB03 XED is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
126,224 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XED
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
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 XED was last recorded at 126,224 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 3,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2016: 116,337 miles, lower than 116,377 miles on 5 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,316 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,908 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,224 miles
  • 2022 – 122,316 miles
  • 2020 – 120,621 miles
  • 2019 – 119,687 miles
  • 2018 – 118,733 miles
  • 2017 – 117,448 miles
  • 2016 – 116,337 miles
  • 2015 – 111,183 miles
  • 2014 – 105,716 miles
  • 2013 – 97,499 miles
  • 2012 – 86,725 miles
  • 2011 – 76,715 miles
  • 2010 – 70,204 miles
  • 2009 – 61,606 miles
  • 2008 – 53,345 miles
  • 2007 – 45,787 miles
  • 2006 – 38,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,224 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,224 miles (+3,908)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    100795212140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    169180379893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,316 miles (+1,695)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    265104435017
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass120,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    269904877828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,621 miles (+934)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    172038724369
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,687 miles
    Test number
    338520626463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail119,687 miles (+954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,687 miles
    Test number
    131130901069
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass118,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,733 miles
    Test number
    469618037859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,733 miles (+1,285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,733 miles
    Test number
    260250531521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    706028292394
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  11. Fail117,448 miles (+1,111)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,448 miles
    Test number
    754880125602
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Pass116,337 miles (-40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,337 miles
    Test number
    514929969091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,377 miles (+5,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    715401006132
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass111,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,183 miles
    Test number
    424735208599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail111,183 miles (+5,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,183 miles
    Test number
    622027332025
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass105,716 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,716 miles
    Test number
    118178334367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    807518374128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,021 miles (+5,522)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    298128174426
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    265791663146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,499 miles (+10,774)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    519891263132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass86,725 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    199086162110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,715 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    276060581436
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

  23. Fail76,715 miles (+6,511)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    677160681138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

  24. Pass70,204 miles (+8,598)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    871710480170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s front door mirror outer casing slightly damaged
    • NoteRear no plate det

  25. Pass61,606 miles (+8,261)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    991887479187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLower cover missing from o/s door mirror but no sharp edges
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  26. Pass53,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    243208158409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,345 miles (+7,558)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    340488958151
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  28. Pass45,787 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    464640587194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    524454266165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XED

Does LB03 XED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 XED expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XED?
The MOT on LB03 XED expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 XED done?
LB03 XED was recorded at 126,224 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has LB03 XED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XED has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 XED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 XED find?
LB03 XED failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 9 major defects: nearside rear brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected leaking; central front exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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