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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 TGUMOT history

LD03 TGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

LD03 TGU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2023
Mileage
82,127 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 TGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 TGU was last recorded at 82,127 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 7,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,463 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,664 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,127 miles
  • 2021 – 74,463 miles
  • 2020 – 70,570 miles
  • 2019 – 65,823 miles
  • 2018 – 61,006 miles
  • 2017 – 56,613 miles
  • 2016 – 51,997 miles
  • 2015 – 44,282 miles
  • 2014 – 32,423 miles
  • 2013 – 24,768 miles
  • 2012 – 21,326 miles
  • 2011 – 20,000 miles
  • 2010 – 19,068 miles
  • 2009 – 18,757 miles
  • 2008 – 18,510 miles
  • 2007 – 18,373 miles
  • 2006 – 15,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlamp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear caliper parking brake cable lever not fully returning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle corroded - coil spring & shock absorber mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,127 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    639078216734
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail82,127 miles (+7,664)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    772636748879
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass74,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    940764707459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,463 miles (+3,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    620919437218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,570 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    756808506407
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail70,570 miles (+619)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    618699667109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail69,951 miles (+4,128)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    444270199174
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,823 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    790722880586
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake cable lever not fully returning
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded - coil spring & shock absorber mounts

  9. Fail65,804 miles (+4,798)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    287008770502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp upper too bright (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake cable lever not fully returning
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded - coil spring & shock absorber mounts

  10. Pass61,006 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    373559493925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,993 miles (+77)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    824702329175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on

  12. Fail60,916 miles (+4,303)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    968904875138
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass56,613 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    805481597476
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryEPC light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail56,613 miles (+4,616)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    624839326223
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryEPC light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass51,997 miles (+7,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    286174597834
    • AdvisoryHandbrake mechanism on offside rear caliper sticking
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

  16. Pass44,282 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    378082115195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail44,282 miles (+11,859)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    276011115136
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,423 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,423 miles
    Test number
    989749794093
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail32,388 miles (+7,620)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    948894394099
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass24,768 miles (+3,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    286275803469
    • NoteCATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS LOOSE AND RATTLING

  21. Pass21,326 miles (+1,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,326 miles
    Test number
    406753402108
    • NoteCATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS RATTLING

  22. Pass20,000 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    889519891042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,068 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    183916600176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass19,068 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    372036500130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,757 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,757 miles
    Test number
    463371109121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,510 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    252205008150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,373 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,373 miles
    Test number
    241124707194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass15,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    122951596086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 TGU

Does LD03 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 TGU expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 TGU?
The MOT on LD03 TGU expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 TGU done?
LD03 TGU was recorded at 82,127 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has LD03 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 TGU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 TGU 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 TGU find?
LD03 TGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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