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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 UBTMOT history

LD03 UBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2023.

LD03 UBT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
103,939 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UBT was last recorded at 103,939 miles on 21 Jan 2023, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,204 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,735 miles
Average per year
5,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,939 miles
  • 2022 – 97,204 miles
  • 2021 – 95,359 miles
  • 2020 – 90,906 miles
  • 2018 – 85,927 miles
  • 2017 – 75,765 miles
  • 2016 – 72,105 miles
  • 2015 – 63,718 miles
  • 2014 – 57,037 miles
  • 2013 – 42,950 miles
  • 2012 – 26,703 miles
  • 2011 – 15,677 miles
  • 2010 – 14,579 miles
  • 2009 – 12,728 miles
  • 2008 – 11,259 miles
  • 2007 – 9,679 miles
  • 2006 – 7,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,939 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,939 miles (+6,735)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    370953628045
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,204 miles (+1,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    896460965720
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass95,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    545297939267
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail95,359 miles (+4,453)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    597094929976
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass90,906 miles (+4,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,906 miles
    Test number
    301342569537
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass85,927 miles (+10,162)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    808017418900
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass75,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    266417732246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNail osr tyre
    • AdvisoryOs mirror damaged

  8. Fail75,765 miles (+3,660)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    341840652393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNail osr tyre
    • AdvisoryOs mirror damaged

  9. Pass72,105 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    545178309057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,718 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    348419805413
    • NoteFront washer jets poor

  11. Fail63,677 miles (+6,640)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    496425605298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront washer jets poor

  12. Pass57,037 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    497227324149
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

  13. Fail57,035 miles (+14,085)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    638237524130
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

  14. Pass42,950 miles (+16,247)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    248893423434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,703 miles (+11,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    478428512106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass15,677 miles (+1,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,677 miles
    Test number
    747016421125
    • 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)

  17. Fail14,579 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,579 miles
    Test number
    562659380064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass14,579 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,579 miles
    Test number
    783709480093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,728 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    294748879071
    • 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)

  20. Pass11,259 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,259 miles
    Test number
    852255298022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass9,679 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,679 miles
    Test number
    681427287058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail9,671 miles (+1,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,671 miles
    Test number
    423082087062
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass7,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,938 miles
    Test number
    363829686005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UBT

Does LD03 UBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UBT expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UBT?
The MOT on LD03 UBT expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UBT done?
LD03 UBT was recorded at 103,939 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2023, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
Has LD03 UBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UBT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 UBT 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 UBT find?
LD03 UBT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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