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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 DWNMOT history

LD03 DWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

LD03 DWN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
96,490 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DWN
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
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DWN was last recorded at 96,490 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,563 miles · 27 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
927 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,490 miles
  • 2020 – 95,563 miles
  • 2019 – 94,249 miles
  • 2018 – 92,029 miles
  • 2017 – 89,462 miles
  • 2016 – 85,737 miles
  • 2015 – 80,051 miles
  • 2014 – 72,875 miles
  • 2013 – 69,956 miles
  • 2012 – 65,350 miles
  • 2011 – 58,935 miles
  • 2010 – 53,790 miles
  • 2009 – 48,024 miles
  • 2008 – 41,520 miles
  • 2007 – 35,895 miles
  • 2006 – 27,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,490 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded Outer skin.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,490 miles (+927)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    337176183740
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded Outer skin.

  2. Pass95,563 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    421265218483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass94,249 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    604391961399
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  4. Fail94,249 miles (+2,220)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    562883722669
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  5. Pass92,029 miles (+2,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    872571838566
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Pass89,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    500050225300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges slightly

  7. Fail89,460 miles (+3,723)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    568278537740
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges slightly

  8. Pass85,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    936286583008
    • AdvisoryEML on

  9. Fail85,729 miles (+5,678)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    489738755440
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on

  10. Pass80,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    581478631948
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s & o/s getting near legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,051 miles (+3,342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    686550328098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s & o/s getting near legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    659948955099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,709 miles (+3,834)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    397806455076
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass72,875 miles (+2,919)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    155335134484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass69,956 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    825206133035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Fail69,956 miles (+4,606)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    195746833059
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass65,350 miles (+6,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    247430432012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail58,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    197708531090
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass58,935 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    737868031078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,790 miles (+5,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,790 miles
    Test number
    544665430074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail48,024 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,024 miles
    Test number
    631896139093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass48,024 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,024 miles
    Test number
    871356539032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,520 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    531025428053
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass35,895 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    602595127014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,368 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,368 miles
    Test number
    114892936065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,298 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    302577026008
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 DWN

Does LD03 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DWN expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DWN?
The MOT on LD03 DWN expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DWN done?
LD03 DWN was recorded at 96,490 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has LD03 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DWN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LD03 DWN 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 LD03 DWN find?
LD03 DWN passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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