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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 CGVMOT history

LD03 CGV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 54,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LD03 CGV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CGV was last recorded at 54,648 miles on 3 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2026: 54,648 miles, lower than 55,968 miles on 2 Oct 2025.

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
55,968 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,648 miles
  • 2025 – 55,968 miles
  • 2024 – 53,433 miles
  • 2023 – 52,954 miles
  • 2022 – 52,758 miles
  • 2021 – 52,171 miles
  • 2020 – 51,717 miles
  • 2019 – 50,515 miles
  • 2018 – 48,638 miles
  • 2017 – 47,021 miles
  • 2016 – 45,961 miles
  • 2015 – 43,387 miles
  • 2014 – 40,809 miles
  • 2013 – 37,721 miles
  • 2012 – 34,179 miles
  • 2011 – 30,764 miles
  • 2010 – 27,157 miles
  • 2009 – 23,682 miles
  • 2008 – 20,429 miles
  • 2007 – 16,779 miles
  • 2006 – 12,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,648 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust flexi pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,648 miles (-1,320)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    366517904700
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass55,968 miles (+2,535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    690959489823
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,433 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    561888952640
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,433 miles (+479)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    686025238448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,954 miles
    Test number
    704782415008
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe.

  6. Fail52,954 miles (+196)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,954 miles
    Test number
    332772209810
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe.

  7. Pass52,758 miles (+587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    254536055065
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,171 miles
    Test number
    337848602580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail52,169 miles (+452)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    117015386408
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    582233816093
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail51,716 miles (+1,201)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    974672758326
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,515 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    893711040270
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail50,515 miles (+1,877)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    491822240097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass48,638 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    378144448380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,021 miles (+1,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    368073824108
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on (EML)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass45,961 miles (+2,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    706551939412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail43,387 miles1 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    165852795017
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteC/o is slow to drop
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre is perished and worn at edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
    • NoteFan belt perished
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn (front of arms)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass43,387 miles (+2,578)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    537882095050
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteC/o is slow to drop
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre is perished and worn at edge
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
    • NoteFan belt perished
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn (front of arms)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,809 miles (+3,088)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    837003194087
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteExhaust rusty and rattling at CAT
    • NoteFront discs badly worn
    • NoteMost tyres perished
    • NoteRear discs worn and pads appear 50% worn

  20. Pass37,721 miles (+3,542)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    348027683016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished

  21. Pass34,179 miles (+1)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    978035572004
    • NoteEML is on ?
    • NoteOIL LIGHT ON BEFORE MOT OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN !
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteFan belt badly perished
    • NoteFront disc badly worn

  22. Fail34,178 miles (+3,414)1 dangerous4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    886074072020
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEML is on ?
    • NoteOIL LIGHT ON BEFORE MOT OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN !
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteFan belt badly perished
    • NoteFront disc badly worn

  23. Pass30,764 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,764 miles
    Test number
    955833771028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread and badly worn on edges and nail in tread
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  24. Fail30,764 miles (+3,607)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,764 miles
    Test number
    976003871085
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteEML is on
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread and badly worn on edges and nail in tread
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  25. Pass27,157 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    633272570081
    • NoteA/d items on fail592511570083
    • NoteF/n/s tyre now 75% worn and worn on edges
    • NoteSpare tyre is wrong for vehicle

  26. Fail27,157 miles (+3,475)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    592511570083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteE,M,L is on
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMost tyres 165/70/14

  27. Pass23,682 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    113313169457
    • DangerousBOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteE,M,L, LIGHT ON
    • NoteF/n/s tyre 60% worn and perished
    • NoteFront discs worn

  28. Fail23,682 miles (+3,253)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    593383669060
    • DangerousBOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteE,M,L, LIGHT ON
    • NoteF/n/s tyre 60% worn and perished
    • NoteFront discs worn

  29. Pass20,429 miles (+3,650)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    690048678013
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread and badly perished
    • NoteEngine light on , before test
    • NoteFront pads low

  30. Pass16,779 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,779 miles
    Test number
    782568387037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,688 miles
    Test number
    101465356098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CGV

Does LD03 CGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CGV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CGV?
The MOT on LD03 CGV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CGV done?
LD03 CGV was recorded at 54,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has LD03 CGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CGV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 CGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 CGV find?
LD03 CGV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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