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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 NSZMOT history

LD03 NSZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 51,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD03 NSZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,704 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 NSZ was last recorded at 51,704 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,702 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,704 miles
  • 2024 – 50,451 miles
  • 2023 – 49,486 miles
  • 2022 – 48,274 miles
  • 2021 – 47,202 miles
  • 2020 – 46,447 miles
  • 2019 – 45,595 miles
  • 2018 – 43,894 miles
  • 2017 – 42,271 miles
  • 2016 – 39,915 miles
  • 2015 – 37,792 miles
  • 2014 – 36,310 miles
  • 2013 – 34,346 miles
  • 2012 – 32,363 miles
  • 2011 – 30,150 miles
  • 2010 – 28,273 miles
  • 2009 – 26,011 miles
  • 2008 – 23,502 miles
  • 2007 – 22,030 miles
  • 2006 – 18,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • EML Light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,704 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    998418011416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail51,702 miles (+1,251)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    927599908808
    • 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,451 miles (+965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,451 miles
    Test number
    176409240739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,486 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    346965088467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,274 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    589922816710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,202 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,202 miles
    Test number
    706108395285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass46,447 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    586369854701
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  8. Pass45,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    180779751805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail45,595 miles (+1,701)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    615409202719
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass43,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    898622746905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail43,894 miles (+1,623)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    146920628774
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass42,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    423913476762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail42,271 miles (+2,356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    729311271973
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass39,915 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    607034961927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,886 miles (+2,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    719908468835
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass37,792 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,792 miles
    Test number
    469549607965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail37,780 miles (+1,470)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,780 miles
    Test number
    622582968318
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,310 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    495943984216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Fail36,254 miles (+1,908)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    865219574225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass34,346 miles (+1,983)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    899916663230
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass32,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    349555672293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,362 miles (+2,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,362 miles
    Test number
    855495572224
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass30,150 miles (+1,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    345410371400
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside showing no tread pattern

  24. Pass28,273 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    611004970211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,011 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    130402879219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass26,011 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    871172479271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,502 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,502 miles
    Test number
    151147468249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    280569547211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,030 miles (+3,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    344937147413
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  30. Pass18,664 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,664 miles
    Test number
    240658366268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,204 miles
    Test number
    821248986084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 NSZ

Does LD03 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 NSZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 NSZ?
The MOT on LD03 NSZ is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 NSZ done?
LD03 NSZ was recorded at 51,704 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,801 miles a year.
Has LD03 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 NSZ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LD03 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/r14 budget; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/r14 budget.

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