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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB03 ZRUMOT history

LB03 ZRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
93,954 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZRU was last recorded at 93,954 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 6,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,028 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,926 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,954 miles
  • 2024 – 87,028 miles
  • 2022 – 85,756 miles
  • 2021 – 76,437 miles
  • 2020 – 67,630 miles
  • 2018 – 67,388 miles
  • 2017 – 66,035 miles
  • 2016 – 61,099 miles
  • 2015 – 56,426 miles
  • 2014 – 51,850 miles
  • 2013 – 47,646 miles
  • 2012 – 43,392 miles
  • 2011 – 40,026 miles
  • 2010 – 35,727 miles
  • 2009 – 31,991 miles
  • 2008 – 26,820 miles
  • 2007 – 22,433 miles
  • 2006 – 16,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,954 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,954 miles (+6,926)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    918733058691
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded

  2. Pass87,028 miles (+1,272)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    303245252644
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition

  3. Pass85,756 miles (+9,319)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    248138596592
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass76,437 miles (+8,807)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    930355940248
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    555827164201
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,630 miles (+242)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    488402315650
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,388 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,388 miles
    Test number
    793083821456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    412236351168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,035 miles (+4,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    340730815342
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass61,099 miles (+4,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    111669698797
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass56,426 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    398383065120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,850 miles (+4,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    269066374470
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  13. Pass47,646 miles (+4,254)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    227119063175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished in tread.
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  14. Pass43,392 miles (+3,366)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    809645562164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing cracks

  15. Pass40,026 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    179310261101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass35,727 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,727 miles
    Test number
    213644670108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,991 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,991 miles
    Test number
    910074279115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    932897978145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,820 miles (+4,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    221517378190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass22,433 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    521650887187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    293921786469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZRU

Does LB03 ZRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZRU expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZRU?
The MOT on LB03 ZRU expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZRU done?
LB03 ZRU was recorded at 93,954 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZRU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZRU 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 ZRU find?
LB03 ZRU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust system corroded.

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