Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc
LD03 ODUMOT history
LD03 ODU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 189,490 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 ODU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 ODU was last recorded at 189,490 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,114 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,376 miles
- Average per year
- 7,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,490 miles
- 2025 – 187,114 miles
- 2024 – 182,391 miles
- 2023 – 178,807 miles
- 2022 – 175,778 miles
- 2021 – 171,197 miles
- 2020 – 167,503 miles
- 2019 – 163,129 miles
- 2018 – 155,005 miles
- 2017 – 148,013 miles
- 2016 – 141,417 miles
- 2015 – 134,197 miles
- 2014 – 125,418 miles
- 2013 – 115,376 miles
- 2012 – 108,138 miles
- 2011 – 103,565 miles
- 2010 – 90,555 miles
- 2009 – 77,093 miles
- 2008 – 62,087 miles
- 2007 – 50,052 miles
- 2006 – 38,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Both rear suspension bump stops split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,490 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 189,490 miles
- Test number
- 109044940001
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Fail189,490 miles (+2,376)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,490 miles
- Test number
- 314886749383
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,114 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 187,114 miles
- Test number
- 907069198362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,391 miles (+3,584)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 182,391 miles
- Test number
- 391754984785
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,807 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 178,807 miles
- Test number
- 936898985351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,778 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 175,778 miles
- Test number
- 519944507031
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops split
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail175,777 miles (+4,580)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,777 miles
- Test number
- 265213580534
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops split
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass171,197 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 171,197 miles
- Test number
- 413664535658
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail171,197 miles (+3,694)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,197 miles
- Test number
- 388001005090
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,503 miles (+4,374)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 167,503 miles
- Test number
- 312327303406
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass163,129 miles (+8,124)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 163,129 miles
- Test number
- 186600471540
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass155,005 miles (+6,992)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 155,005 miles
- Test number
- 792898424962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,013 miles (+6,596)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 148,013 miles
- Test number
- 281655820531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,417 miles (+7,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 141,417 miles
- Test number
- 386250126935
- AdvisoryFront cv boots perishing
Pass134,197 miles (+8,779)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 134,197 miles
- Test number
- 238403585077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,418 miles (+10,042)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 125,418 miles
- Test number
- 135192874493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,376 miles (+7,238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 115,376 miles
- Test number
- 448040773087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass108,138 miles (+4,573)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 108,138 miles
- Test number
- 335750382048
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass103,565 miles (+13,010)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 103,565 miles
- Test number
- 129483571062
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake travel long
- NoteOsf tyre getting low on inner edge
- NoteRear brakes pulling up slightly uneven
- NoteSlight play in os steering rack inner joint
Pass90,555 miles (+13,462)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 90,555 miles
- Test number
- 171035170072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,093 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 77,093 miles
- Test number
- 900238179043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,093 miles (+15,006)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,093 miles
- Test number
- 974068179069
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,087 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 62,087 miles
- Test number
- 382293668083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail62,087 miles (+12,035)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,087 miles
- Test number
- 422413968009
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass50,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,052 miles
- Test number
- 123155987489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,052 miles (+12,026)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,052 miles
- Test number
- 470512187010
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops split/perished
- NoteOffside front tyre worm on inner edge
Pass38,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,026 miles
- Test number
- 182021466468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail38,026 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,026 miles
- Test number
- 223281566030
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD03 ODU
- Does LD03 ODU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 ODU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 ODU?
- The MOT on LD03 ODU is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 ODU done?
- LD03 ODU was recorded at 189,490 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,417 miles a year.
- Has LD03 ODU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 ODU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 ODU 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 ODU find?
- LD03 ODU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner.
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