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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 DZKMOT history

LD03 DZK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LD03 DZK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,705 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DZK was last recorded at 128,705 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,935 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,770 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,705 miles
  • 2025 – 120,935 miles
  • 2024 – 115,089 miles
  • 2023 – 113,438 miles
  • 2022 – 110,012 miles
  • 2021 – 107,159 miles
  • 2019 – 101,938 miles
  • 2018 – 92,900 miles
  • 2017 – 79,793 miles
  • 2016 – 64,451 miles
  • 2015 – 59,113 miles
  • 2014 – 53,670 miles
  • 2013 – 49,062 miles
  • 2012 – 45,009 miles
  • 2011 – 41,949 miles
  • 2010 – 36,753 miles
  • 2009 – 33,243 miles
  • 2008 – 29,574 miles
  • 2007 – 21,792 miles
  • 2006 – 16,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,705 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,705 miles (+7,770)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    859534346111
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass120,935 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    272776508550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail120,934 miles (+5,845)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,934 miles
    Test number
    833979500440
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,089 miles (+1,651)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    211764245716
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,438 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    205521895663
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail113,437 miles (+3,425)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    413490023992
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,012 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    273116148348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail110,011 miles (+2,852)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,011 miles
    Test number
    145099092029
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,159 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    331579903019
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,938 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    768569424384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Fail101,933 miles (+9,033)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    758156773719
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass92,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    419945587424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor

  13. Fail92,900 miles (+13,107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    191452918655
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor

  14. Pass79,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    948469659862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail79,793 miles (+15,342)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    185236988499
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,451 miles (+5,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,451 miles
    Test number
    946335829331
    • AdvisoryLeft hand front tyre edged off
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear tyre treads lumpy
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminated
    • AdvisoryTail silencer corroded

  17. Pass59,113 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    116644855097
    • NoteLeft hand rear tyre treads slightly lumpy
    • NoteTail silencer corroded

  18. Fail59,101 miles (+5,431)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    706757045090
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLeft hand rear tyre treads slightly lumpy
    • NoteTail silencer corroded

  19. Pass53,670 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    187472144471
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  20. Fail53,664 miles (+4,602)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    786101944064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  21. Pass49,062 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,062 miles
    Test number
    997797553029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,009 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    188967662038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates poor
    • NoteNear side rear seat belt slow in operation

  23. Fail45,009 miles (+3,060)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    198247262025
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates poor
    • NoteNear side rear seat belt slow in operation

  24. Pass41,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,949 miles
    Test number
    469343061042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,949 miles (+5,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,949 miles
    Test number
    689319841023
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,753 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    672090260033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass33,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,243 miles
    Test number
    683145569021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail33,243 miles (+3,669)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,243 miles
    Test number
    801225669027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass29,574 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    383086068088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,792 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    110497467092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  31. Pass16,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    222565866097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DZK

Does LD03 DZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DZK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DZK?
The MOT on LD03 DZK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DZK done?
LD03 DZK was recorded at 128,705 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has LD03 DZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DZK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 DZK 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 DZK find?
LD03 DZK passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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