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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 TGVMOT history

LD03 TGV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 147,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LD03 TGV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,888 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 TGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 TGV was last recorded at 147,888 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 24,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,937 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
24,951 miles
Average per year
5,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,888 miles
  • 2024 – 122,937 miles
  • 2023 – 110,196 miles
  • 2022 – 107,411 miles
  • 2021 – 104,277 miles
  • 2020 – 102,002 miles
  • 2019 – 100,728 miles
  • 2018 – 99,512 miles
  • 2017 – 98,610 miles
  • 2016 – 97,377 miles
  • 2015 – 93,751 miles
  • 2014 – 89,238 miles
  • 2013 – 80,484 miles
  • 2012 – 72,564 miles
  • 2011 – 67,284 miles
  • 2010 – 59,910 miles
  • 2009 – 52,932 miles
  • 2008 – 47,719 miles
  • 2007 – 41,220 miles
  • 2006 – 35,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    334295875080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail147,888 miles (+24,951)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    519429861009
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,937 miles
    Test number
    275313800214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,937 miles (+12,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,937 miles
    Test number
    916462527905
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  5. Pass110,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    746093920330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail110,196 miles (+2,785)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    924649611527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,411 miles
    Test number
    454164307037
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail107,411 miles (+3,134)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,411 miles
    Test number
    839327339030
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,277 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    998550087058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail104,257 miles (+2,255)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    930810464762
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass102,002 miles (+1,274)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    561609762956
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass100,728 miles (+1,216)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    823399877042
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass99,512 miles (+902)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    724825392987
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryBulb in high level stop light not working.
  14. Pass98,610 miles (+1,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    351885478715
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
  15. Pass97,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    789217220301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level. (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
  16. Fail97,377 miles (+3,626)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    161364282870
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level. (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
  17. Pass93,751 miles (+4,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    108370121403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack detected at wheels with car raised
  18. Pass89,238 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    166597454366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,229 miles (+2,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    285306754312
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass87,104 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    788705324226
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail87,104 miles (+6,620)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    319334624258
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass80,484 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    275206403276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,564 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    969679612261
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Fail72,564 miles (+5,280)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    929729112211
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass67,284 miles (+7,374)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    775117811277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
  26. Pass59,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    362245210494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,909 miles (+6,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    313735210272
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass52,932 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    144304409241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    104722318259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,719 miles (+6,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    464492418200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  31. Pass41,220 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    580654417299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,502 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    881151226204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass34,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,911 miles
    Test number
    924253376061
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 TGV

Does LD03 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 TGV expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 TGV?
The MOT on LD03 TGV expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 TGV done?
LD03 TGV was recorded at 147,888 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 5,779 miles a year.
Has LD03 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 TGV has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 TGV 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 TGV find?
LD03 TGV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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