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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB03 ZRDMOT history

LB03 ZRD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,506 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZRD was last recorded at 78,506 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,618 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,888 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,506 miles
  • 2025 – 69,618 miles
  • 2024 – 67,201 miles
  • 2023 – 64,295 miles
  • 2022 – 61,281 miles
  • 2021 – 57,850 miles
  • 2020 – 55,746 miles
  • 2019 – 52,849 miles
  • 2018 – 48,726 miles
  • 2017 – 43,445 miles
  • 2016 – 39,618 miles
  • 2015 – 35,302 miles
  • 2013 – 35,234 miles
  • 2012 – 29,943 miles
  • 2011 – 26,970 miles
  • 2010 – 23,438 miles
  • 2009 – 20,079 miles
  • 2008 – 16,281 miles
  • 2007 – 13,521 miles
  • 2006 – 10,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,506 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box skin corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,506 miles (+8,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    877320196791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,618 miles (+2,417)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    895225750441
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin corroded

  3. Pass67,201 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    781987300896
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,295 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,295 miles
    Test number
    532634451960
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass61,281 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,281 miles
    Test number
    715238200064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,850 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,850 miles
    Test number
    996513047194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,746 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    361619634582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,849 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    652362283021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,726 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,726 miles
    Test number
    377737756451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,724 miles (+5,279)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    528573990552
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,445 miles (+3,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    787106273403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass39,618 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    497816306574
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass35,302 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,302 miles
    Test number
    937774641183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,234 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    788815803240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,943 miles
    Test number
    219485202245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,936 miles (+2,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,936 miles
    Test number
    279315102251
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,970 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,970 miles
    Test number
    606188021253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,438 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,438 miles
    Test number
    653667190153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,079 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    130346299128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,281 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    463808998195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,521 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,521 miles
    Test number
    372012817254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,533 miles
    Test number
    374107706270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZRD

Does LB03 ZRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZRD is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZRD?
The MOT on LB03 ZRD is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZRD done?
LB03 ZRD was recorded at 78,506 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZRD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZRD 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 ZRD find?
LB03 ZRD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear rear exhaust box skin corroded, and 2 more.

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