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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,400 cc

LD03 HPAMOT history

LD03 HPA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LD03 HPA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,703 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 HPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 HPA was last recorded at 89,703 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2023: 88,532 miles, lower than 95,454 miles on 22 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,649 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,703 miles
  • 2025 – 89,649 miles
  • 2023 – 88,532 miles
  • 2022 – 95,454 miles
  • 2021 – 84,187 miles
  • 2020 – 77,400 miles
  • 2019 – 59,511 miles
  • 2018 – 58,380 miles
  • 2017 – 55,444 miles
  • 2016 – 50,941 miles
  • 2015 – 47,436 miles
  • 2014 – 45,590 miles
  • 2013 – 43,650 miles
  • 2012 – 41,632 miles
  • 2011 – 39,520 miles
  • 2010 – 37,629 miles
  • 2009 – 35,723 miles
  • 2008 – 31,389 miles
  • 2007 – 28,931 miles
  • 2006 – 23,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,703 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    306632118028
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail89,703 miles (+54)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    395796320365
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,649 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    242578514901
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail89,649 miles (+1,117)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    521667243248
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    172942921687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail88,532 miles (-6,922)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    489026842560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass95,454 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    821704224758
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,453 miles (+11,266)3 major2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,453 miles
    Test number
    682332972631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washer water also stagnant (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,187 miles (+6,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    732973859603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    239642530695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,400 miles (+17,889)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    312370582676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower front wishbone bushes very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,511 miles (+1,131)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    296028695656
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    128470867034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,380 miles (+2,936)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    620161370217
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass55,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    495570029131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,444 miles (+4,503)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    491140711248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass50,941 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    891324743100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,436 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,436 miles
    Test number
    136772095051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,590 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    857034604120
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass45,590 miles (+1,940)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    946044404164
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass43,650 miles (+2,018)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    549320603118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light displayed

  22. Fail41,632 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    469277802186
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light
    • NoteEngine management light displayed

  23. Pass41,632 miles (+2,112)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    947987502100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light
    • NoteEngine management light displayed

  24. Pass39,520 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    298972301191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    163771990038
    • NoteChip in screen, offside wing mirror outer cover missing

  26. Fail37,629 miles (+1,906)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    481948680015
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteChip in screen, offside wing mirror outer cover missing

  27. Pass35,723 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    100128859448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,722 miles (+4,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,722 miles
    Test number
    872737959030
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  29. Pass31,389 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    520116658031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,931 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    283550557040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    184216076432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 HPA

Does LD03 HPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 HPA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 HPA?
The MOT on LD03 HPA is valid until 28 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 HPA done?
LD03 HPA was recorded at 89,703 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has LD03 HPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 HPA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 HPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 HPA find?
LD03 HPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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