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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 EKAMOT history

LD03 EKA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 51,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LD03 EKA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
51,106 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EKA was last recorded at 51,106 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,104 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,106 miles
  • 2024 – 50,419 miles
  • 2023 – 49,735 miles
  • 2022 – 49,357 miles
  • 2021 – 49,039 miles
  • 2020 – 48,670 miles
  • 2019 – 48,212 miles
  • 2018 – 47,474 miles
  • 2017 – 44,994 miles
  • 2016 – 44,344 miles
  • 2015 – 43,746 miles
  • 2014 – 43,047 miles
  • 2012 – 42,396 miles
  • 2011 – 41,802 miles
  • 2010 – 41,337 miles
  • 2009 – 37,471 miles
  • 2008 – 31,533 miles
  • 2007 – 27,515 miles
  • 2006 – 20,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,106 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,106 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    432057861521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail51,104 miles (+685)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    159501763687
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    991081226637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail50,419 miles (+684)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    848515568059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    241495689226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,735 miles (+378)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    282758898353
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass49,357 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    148186871064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    164092121271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,039 miles (+369)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    722887088495
    • 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))

  10. Pass48,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,670 miles
    Test number
    134833345275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,670 miles (+458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,670 miles
    Test number
    420613947587
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass48,212 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    966621539171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,201 miles (+727)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    115860512197
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,474 miles
    Test number
    902077815726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,474 miles (+2,480)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,474 miles
    Test number
    810061020189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass44,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    224762158599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,994 miles (+650)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    124639453968
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    695694273847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,344 miles (+598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    926685858012
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,746 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    157857545452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,047 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    205849144096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall cracking but no cords are visible

  22. Fail43,045 miles (+649)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    306708444079
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall cracking but no cords are visible

  23. Pass42,396 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    486330432269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,395 miles (+593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    736659022299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass41,802 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    415252121263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,337 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    402964460292
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty due to lack of use but working ok

  27. Pass41,337 miles (+3,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    592954860246
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty due to lack of use but working ok

  28. Fail37,471 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    381157339237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass37,471 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    442057039219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,533 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    220775638295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,515 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    320650537461
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass20,274 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    253284556246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass19,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,468 miles
    Test number
    161648956426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EKA

Does LD03 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 EKA expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EKA?
The MOT on LD03 EKA expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 EKA done?
LD03 EKA was recorded at 51,106 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 1,662 miles a year.
Has LD03 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EKA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 EKA 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 EKA find?
LD03 EKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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