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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 DWXMOT history

LD03 DWX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LD03 DWX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,136 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DWX
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DWX was last recorded at 122,136 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,810 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,326 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,136 miles
  • 2025 – 120,810 miles
  • 2024 – 114,857 miles
  • 2023 – 108,903 miles
  • 2022 – 102,430 miles
  • 2021 – 95,554 miles
  • 2020 – 88,763 miles
  • 2019 – 80,138 miles
  • 2018 – 72,251 miles
  • 2017 – 63,592 miles
  • 2016 – 54,471 miles
  • 2015 – 45,246 miles
  • 2014 – 36,981 miles
  • 2013 – 35,077 miles
  • 2012 – 31,639 miles
  • 2011 – 24,284 miles
  • 2010 – 16,728 miles
  • 2009 – 14,059 miles
  • 2008 – 9,522 miles
  • 2007 – 7,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,136 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,136 miles (+1,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,136 miles
    Test number
    356951898909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass120,810 miles (+5,953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,810 miles
    Test number
    398288842352
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,857 miles (+5,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    615619944803
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass108,903 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    428319012376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,430 miles (+6,876)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    654772140666
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    268209656712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,554 miles (+6,791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    271047926826
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    953086081356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,763 miles (+8,625)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    712779258198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    732516597803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail80,138 miles (+7,887)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    298515766025
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass72,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,251 miles
    Test number
    845266755279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Fail72,251 miles (+8,659)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,251 miles
    Test number
    744429908184
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass63,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,592 miles
    Test number
    347660548876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail63,592 miles (+9,121)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,592 miles
    Test number
    506024262546
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass54,471 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    281458674904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail54,421 miles (+9,175)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,421 miles
    Test number
    472659028432
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail45,246 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    149981825100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass45,246 miles (+8,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    525971025167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass36,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    835244394044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail36,981 miles (+1,904)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    679094794003
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass35,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,077 miles
    Test number
    736131723135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail35,077 miles (+3,438)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,077 miles
    Test number
    937850423162
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass31,639 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,639 miles
    Test number
    609892112192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,284 miles
    Test number
    538137391033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,284 miles (+7,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,284 miles
    Test number
    666026391036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass16,728 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,728 miles
    Test number
    651100420148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,059 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,059 miles
    Test number
    532990899257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,522 miles
    Test number
    602760388059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail9,522 miles (+2,407)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,522 miles
    Test number
    192310288022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass7,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,115 miles
    Test number
    343411867054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DWX

Does LD03 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DWX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DWX?
The MOT on LD03 DWX is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DWX done?
LD03 DWX was recorded at 122,136 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has LD03 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DWX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 DWX 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 DWX find?
LD03 DWX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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