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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LC03 LPPMOT history

LC03 LPP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LC03 LPP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,192 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 LPP
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
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 LPP was last recorded at 144,192 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,615 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
577 miles
Average per year
6,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,192 miles
  • 2025 – 143,615 miles
  • 2022 – 141,110 miles
  • 2021 – 136,666 miles
  • 2020 – 132,037 miles
  • 2019 – 127,699 miles
  • 2018 – 117,085 miles
  • 2017 – 105,061 miles
  • 2016 – 97,702 miles
  • 2015 – 91,664 miles
  • 2014 – 80,434 miles
  • 2013 – 68,076 miles
  • 2012 – 61,863 miles
  • 2011 – 57,100 miles
  • 2010 – 51,485 miles
  • 2009 – 41,467 miles
  • 2008 – 31,307 miles
  • 2007 – 20,355 miles
  • 2006 – 6,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,192 miles
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder sealed

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear reverse lamp inoperative - pre: Sept. 2009

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Park brake lever little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,192 miles (+577)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,192 miles
    Test number
    135688159291
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  2. Pass143,615 miles (+2,505)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,615 miles
    Test number
    894692493440
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,110 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    802437956495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse lamp inoperative - pre: Sept. 2009
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever little reserve travel

  4. Fail141,105 miles (+4,439)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,105 miles
    Test number
    255934214814
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse lamp inoperative - pre: Sept. 2009
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever little reserve travel

  5. Pass136,666 miles (+4,629)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,666 miles
    Test number
    324097959190
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Driveshaft gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,037 miles
    Test number
    715491849240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,037 miles (+4,338)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,037 miles
    Test number
    266728072192
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass127,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    565569207649
    • AdvisoryAppears to be slight leak at front exhaust union
    • AdvisoryFront inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/F inner)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F outer b/pad worn low and nearing limit of wear
    • AdvisoryVERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

  9. Fail127,699 miles (+10,614)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    240935557240
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perrished and split exposing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perrished and split exposing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAppears to be slight leak at front exhaust union
    • AdvisoryFront inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear (esp O/S/F inner)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F outer b/pad worn low and nearing limit of wear
    • AdvisoryVERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

  10. Pass117,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    134235457358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail117,085 miles (+12,024)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    242857659967
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,061 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,061 miles
    Test number
    307335228733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Fail105,037 miles (+7,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    123636163348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass97,702 miles (+6,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    420446872155
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads not visible
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass91,664 miles (+11,230)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    916397645022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBack Box Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass80,434 miles (+12,358)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    479875944009
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer getting abit corroded
    • NoteO/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear
    • NoteSlight wear and movement starting at both front lower suspension arms front bushes (esp O/S/F)

  17. Pass68,076 miles (+60)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    108229943002
    • NoteExhaust system starting to get abit corroded (esp rear silencer)
    • NoteO/S/F outer b/pad getting low and nearing limits of wear

  18. Fail68,016 miles (+6,153)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    889546743064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust system starting to get abit corroded (esp rear silencer)
    • NoteO/S/F outer b/pad getting low and nearing limits of wear

  19. Pass61,863 miles (+4,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,863 miles
    Test number
    717004542060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass57,100 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    596542261000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,485 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    200691590459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,467 miles (+10,160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    354520829455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,307 miles (+10,952)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    311151628208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,355 miles (+13,967)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,355 miles
    Test number
    282086217208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front wheel has a large dent on the inside rim

  25. Pass6,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,388 miles
    Test number
    432437246144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 LPP

Does LC03 LPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 LPP is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 LPP?
The MOT on LC03 LPP is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 LPP done?
LC03 LPP was recorded at 144,192 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
Has LC03 LPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 LPP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC03 LPP 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 LC03 LPP find?
LC03 LPP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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