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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 EACMOT history

LD03 EAC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LD03 EAC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
195,023 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EAC
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EAC was last recorded at 195,023 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 10,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,670 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,353 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,023 miles
  • 2024 – 184,670 miles
  • 2023 – 174,698 miles
  • 2022 – 174,620 miles
  • 2021 – 174,303 miles
  • 2020 – 165,352 miles
  • 2019 – 154,463 miles
  • 2018 – 146,491 miles
  • 2017 – 137,007 miles
  • 2016 – 127,058 miles
  • 2015 – 120,637 miles
  • 2014 – 109,490 miles
  • 2013 – 99,211 miles
  • 2012 – 96,018 miles
  • 2011 – 86,203 miles
  • 2010 – 79,432 miles
  • 2009 – 67,531 miles
  • 2008 – 53,477 miles
  • 2007 – 46,548 miles
  • 2006 – 37,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,023 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box casing corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,023 miles (+10,353)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,023 miles
    Test number
    401459864414
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded left and right (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box casing corroded
  2. Pass184,670 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    184,670 miles
    Test number
    493530361996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,698 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,698 miles
    Test number
    127298173499
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass174,620 miles (+317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,620 miles
    Test number
    643723718122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  5. Pass174,303 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,303 miles
    Test number
    531416944461
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail174,303 miles (+8,951)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,303 miles
    Test number
    298664981199
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ecu under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass165,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    165,352 miles
    Test number
    344657810800
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing rusty
  8. Fail165,352 miles (+10,889)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,352 miles
    Test number
    390585245858
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing rusty
  9. Pass154,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,463 miles
    Test number
    178388128790
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
  10. Fail154,463 miles (+7,972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,463 miles
    Test number
    753766144146
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
  11. Pass146,491 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,491 miles
    Test number
    771494782106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,007 miles (+9,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    459643545597
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
  13. Pass127,058 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,058 miles
    Test number
    712191661033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,637 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    237165835181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    569762734113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,490 miles (+10,279)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    166859624171
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
  17. Pass99,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    126836833147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,211 miles (+3,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    465976133165
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass96,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    316940822287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,018 miles (+9,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    868140122255
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass86,203 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,203 miles
    Test number
    495393421242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,432 miles (+11,901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    733399630232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,531 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    101483359202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass67,531 miles (+3,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    881403959203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass63,687 miles (+10,210)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    690034649092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteParking sticker in zone 'b'
  26. Pass53,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    590292138025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,477 miles (+6,929)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    651942838095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  28. Pass46,548 miles (+8,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    973556037009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass37,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    732313956043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EAC

Does LD03 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 EAC expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EAC?
The MOT on LD03 EAC expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 EAC done?
LD03 EAC was recorded at 195,023 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has LD03 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EAC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 EAC 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 EAC find?
LD03 EAC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone; rear coil spring corroded left and right, and 2 more.

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