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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 TFJMOT history

LD03 TFJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LD03 TFJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
121,771 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 TFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 TFJ was last recorded at 121,771 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,855 miles · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
6,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,771 miles
  • 2022 – 116,855 miles
  • 2021 – 111,758 miles
  • 2020 – 105,922 miles
  • 2018 – 101,705 miles
  • 2017 – 95,966 miles
  • 2016 – 87,711 miles
  • 2015 – 77,090 miles
  • 2014 – 61,929 miles
  • 2013 – 47,857 miles
  • 2012 – 37,421 miles
  • 2011 – 25,766 miles
  • 2010 – 21,461 miles
  • 2009 – 17,591 miles
  • 2008 – 13,203 miles
  • 2007 – 11,250 miles
  • 2006 – 8,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,771 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly high
  • AdvisoryVehicle just met within emissions

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,771 miles (+4,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,771 miles
    Test number
    125149968384
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryVehicle just met within emissions

  2. Pass116,855 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    728169004610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,729 miles (+4,971)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    127399048865
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass111,758 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    866532463630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,922 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    382500909163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,705 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    379941433661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,703 miles (+5,737)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    594015086118
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    334607465888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail95,966 miles (+8,255)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    242319367030
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light fading to white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass87,711 miles (+10,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    991458849074
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass77,090 miles (+15,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    281235657461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,929 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    156790714262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass61,929 miles (+14,072)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    436050214290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass47,857 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,857 miles
    Test number
    605386323260
    • NoteFront suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres wearing
    • NoteSome wear to front tyres

  15. Fail47,857 miles (+10,436)3 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,857 miles
    Test number
    436226623262
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres wearing
    • NoteSome wear to front tyres

  16. Pass37,421 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,421 miles
    Test number
    768355252272
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing
    • NoteTyre wear would indicate wheel alignment incorrect

  17. Fail37,421 miles (+11,655)3 failures1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,421 miles
    Test number
    257975752205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing
    • NoteTyre wear would indicate wheel alignment incorrect

  18. Pass25,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    569840151278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,766 miles (+4,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    956389541271
    • FailureFront registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • 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)

  20. Pass21,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    291099450218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,461 miles (+3,870)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    462049850233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,591 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,591 miles
    Test number
    390682659235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,203 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,203 miles
    Test number
    810229248141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,100 miles (+1,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,100 miles
    Test number
    233370648424
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass11,250 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,250 miles
    Test number
    303244437118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,241 miles
    Test number
    112390096469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 TFJ

Does LD03 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 TFJ expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 TFJ?
The MOT on LD03 TFJ expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 TFJ done?
LD03 TFJ was recorded at 121,771 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 6,673 miles a year.
Has LD03 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 TFJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
LD03 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: handbrake travel slightly high; vehicle just met within emissions.

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