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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 OEPMOT history

LD03 OEP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

LD03 OEP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
57,583 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OEP was last recorded at 57,583 miles on 25 May 2022, 349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2011: 41,207 miles, lower than 105,925 miles on 17 Jan 2011.

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
57,234 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
349 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,583 miles
  • 2021 – 57,234 miles
  • 2020 – 57,109 miles
  • 2019 – 56,887 miles
  • 2018 – 56,567 miles
  • 2017 – 56,098 miles
  • 2016 – 55,499 miles
  • 2015 – 54,775 miles
  • 2013 – 52,755 miles
  • 2012 – 47,793 miles
  • 2011 – 41,207 miles
  • 2010 – 97,757 miles
  • 2008 – 82,409 miles
  • 2006 – 33,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,583 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,583 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    103772173971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,234 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    157371158844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    286758356523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,109 miles (+222)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    487665417569
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass56,887 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    100641044248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,567 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,567 miles
    Test number
    810681631633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,098 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    971141858668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,499 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,499 miles
    Test number
    982696570680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,775 miles (+2,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,775 miles
    Test number
    848482605227
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass52,755 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    225480053021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail52,692 miles (+4,899)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    978266343048
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre weathered
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror casing damaged

  12. Fail47,793 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    139071352034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note2 small chips n/s screen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre stop lamp faulty
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone front bush some play

  13. Pass47,793 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    459071652087
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note2 small chips n/s screen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre stop lamp faulty
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone front bush some play

  14. Fail47,790 miles (+31)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    899611752091
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine man light on dash

  15. Fail47,759 miles (+6,552)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    766986542047
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine man light on dash

  16. Pass41,207 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    229876741088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

  17. Fail41,207 miles (-64,718)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    885116941052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings
    • NoteO/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

  18. Pass105,925 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,925 miles
    Test number
    666147811002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,913 miles (+8,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,913 miles
    Test number
    619915611030
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass97,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,757 miles
    Test number
    133116710447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,756 miles (+15,347)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    124012010018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass82,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    224149128207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,409 miles (+49,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    703028828213
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass33,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    271490816488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD03 OEP

Does LD03 OEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 OEP expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OEP?
The MOT on LD03 OEP expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 OEP done?
LD03 OEP was recorded at 57,583 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has LD03 OEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OEP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 OEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 OEP find?
LD03 OEP passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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