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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 DYFMOT history

LD03 DYF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

LD03 DYF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
68,849 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DYF was last recorded at 68,849 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,668 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,849 miles
  • 2023 – 66,668 miles
  • 2022 – 64,219 miles
  • 2021 – 63,405 miles
  • 2020 – 62,695 miles
  • 2019 – 61,174 miles
  • 2018 – 59,191 miles
  • 2017 – 56,699 miles
  • 2016 – 54,243 miles
  • 2015 – 51,867 miles
  • 2014 – 48,578 miles
  • 2013 – 45,268 miles
  • 2012 – 41,442 miles
  • 2011 – 38,160 miles
  • 2010 – 34,891 miles
  • 2009 – 29,564 miles
  • 2008 – 24,371 miles
  • 2007 – 18,142 miles
  • 2006 – 14,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,849 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    429148702982
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail68,849 miles (+2,181)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    687531521305
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass66,668 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    488337050527
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail66,667 miles (+2,448)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    192290145199
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass64,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    783288909309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,219 miles (+814)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    453392287076
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working center stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,405 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    523090163087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,695 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    164138864047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,174 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    652464787142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,191 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    722162420329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,699 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    391140691808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,243 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    518271213077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass51,867 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,867 miles
    Test number
    148354085404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass48,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    326235964048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail48,578 miles (+3,310)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    355525664030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,268 miles (+3,826)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    315291973040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light on

  17. Pass41,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    645814972037
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  18. Fail41,442 miles (+3,282)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    779344172093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  19. Pass38,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,160 miles
    Test number
    665288761041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,160 miles (+3,269)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,160 miles
    Test number
    765728961036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,891 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    880077860060
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  22. Fail34,891 miles (+5,327)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    472257960008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  23. Pass29,564 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    334035079053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,560 miles (+5,189)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    444562979028
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,371 miles (+6,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    330253678032
    • 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)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass18,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,142 miles
    Test number
    293314377098
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Fail18,142 miles (+3,549)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,142 miles
    Test number
    513384177034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  28. Pass14,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,593 miles
    Test number
    750574376073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail14,593 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,593 miles
    Test number
    371504876089
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD03 DYF

Does LD03 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DYF expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DYF?
The MOT on LD03 DYF expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DYF done?
LD03 DYF was recorded at 68,849 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has LD03 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DYF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 DYF 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 DYF find?
LD03 DYF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin slightly corroded.

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