Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LD03 TANMOT history
LD03 TAN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 86,405 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 TAN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 TAN was last recorded at 86,405 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,571 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,834 miles
- Average per year
- 3,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,405 miles
- 2025 – 79,571 miles
- 2024 – 70,760 miles
- 2023 – 70,704 miles
- 2022 – 70,685 miles
- 2021 – 69,837 miles
- 2020 – 68,199 miles
- 2019 – 67,480 miles
- 2018 – 63,884 miles
- 2017 – 62,854 miles
- 2016 – 62,200 miles
- 2015 – 61,599 miles
- 2014 – 60,127 miles
- 2013 – 58,849 miles
- 2012 – 56,317 miles
- 2011 – 51,236 miles
- 2010 – 45,427 miles
- 2009 – 40,285 miles
- 2007 – 31,086 miles
- 2006 – 26,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,405 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,405 miles (+6,834)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 86,405 miles
- Test number
- 197015834604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,571 miles (+8,811)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 79,571 miles
- Test number
- 780379755272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,760 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 70,760 miles
- Test number
- 691054686649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,704 miles (+19)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,704 miles
- Test number
- 193019228182
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.9 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated breaking up (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail70,685 miles (+848)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,685 miles
- Test number
- 329297269119
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass69,837 miles (+1,638)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 69,837 miles
- Test number
- 645461456287
- AdvisoryBoth Front Side View Mirror Unit Damaged. No Affect On Drivers View
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,199 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,199 miles
- Test number
- 921271242370
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,199 miles (+719)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,199 miles
- Test number
- 285643352154
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,480 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,480 miles
- Test number
- 409630588724
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail67,480 miles (+3,596)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,480 miles
- Test number
- 668703831453
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,884 miles (+1,030)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,884 miles
- Test number
- 875327399971
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,854 miles (+654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,854 miles
- Test number
- 139632233477
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Pass62,200 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,200 miles
- Test number
- 930861667956
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Fail62,200 miles (+601)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,200 miles
- Test number
- 453379169610
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Pass61,599 miles (+1,472)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 61,599 miles
- Test number
- 899064170831
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing / cracking but not enough to expose ply cords
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components
Pass60,127 miles (+1,278)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,127 miles
- Test number
- 499346184260
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side door mirror glass missing
- NoteO/s door mirror cover damage
Pass58,849 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,849 miles
- Test number
- 228349083272
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,849 miles (+2,532)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,849 miles
- Test number
- 695659183266
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,317 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,317 miles
- Test number
- 815812072244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,236 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,236 miles
- Test number
- 488610801497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,427 miles (+5,142)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 45,427 miles
- Test number
- 773353190255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,285 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 163431309349
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,285 miles (+9,199)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 563521009311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,086 miles (+4,819)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,086 miles
- Test number
- 563441797288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,267 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 26,267 miles
- Test number
- 490094016380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 25,689 miles
- Test number
- 510789106236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 TAN
- Does LD03 TAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 TAN is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 TAN?
- The MOT on LD03 TAN is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 TAN done?
- LD03 TAN was recorded at 86,405 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
- Has LD03 TAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 TAN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD03 TAN 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 TAN find?
- LD03 TAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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