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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 UAPMOT history

LD03 UAP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LD03 UAP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2024
Mileage
116,428 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UAP was last recorded at 116,428 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 4,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,195 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,233 miles
Average per year
5,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,428 miles
  • 2022 – 112,195 miles
  • 2021 – 108,846 miles
  • 2020 – 104,065 miles
  • 2019 – 92,839 miles
  • 2018 – 78,883 miles
  • 2017 – 67,894 miles
  • 2016 – 62,902 miles
  • 2015 – 55,860 miles
  • 2014 – 48,527 miles
  • 2013 – 41,676 miles
  • 2012 – 37,494 miles
  • 2011 – 35,138 miles
  • 2010 – 34,099 miles
  • 2009 – 32,833 miles
  • 2008 – 31,381 miles
  • 2007 – 29,174 miles
  • 2006 – 26,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,428 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    553924638449
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail116,428 miles (+4,233)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    432642929968
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,195 miles
    Test number
    842570370112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,195 miles (+3,349)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,195 miles
    Test number
    738502428177
    • DangerousGearbox mounting excessive play
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,846 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,846 miles
    Test number
    400163703743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,844 miles (+4,779)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,844 miles
    Test number
    922510161119
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,065 miles (+11,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    344706970770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    931789377723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail92,839 miles (+13,956)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    230138685303
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,883 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    359819570511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail78,726 miles (+10,832)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    865846995280
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass67,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    489159921239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Fail67,894 miles (+4,992)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    861769558155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Pass62,902 miles (+146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    306713182656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  15. Fail62,756 miles (+6,896)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,756 miles
    Test number
    636863302632
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  16. Fail55,860 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    645415315101
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/rear s/absorber casing adrift

  17. Pass55,860 miles (+7,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    989095815183
    • NoteO/s/rear s/absorber casing adrift

  18. Pass48,527 miles (+6,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    726655214114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,676 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    357111923187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,494 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    499805112120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass35,138 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    536948511154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,099 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    200235500492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    332903719122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail32,833 miles (+1,452)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    620943019192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,381 miles (+2,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    691160428191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  26. Pass29,174 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    424333707120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,842 miles
    Test number
    941720606119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UAP

Does LD03 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UAP expired on 25 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UAP?
The MOT on LD03 UAP expired on 25 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UAP done?
LD03 UAP was recorded at 116,428 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 5,097 miles a year.
Has LD03 UAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 UAP 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 UAP find?
LD03 UAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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