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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LD03 UCAMOT history

LD03 UCA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 125,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LD03 UCA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,638 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UCA was last recorded at 125,638 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 7,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,034 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,604 miles
Average per year
5,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,638 miles
  • 2025 – 118,034 miles
  • 2024 – 112,865 miles
  • 2023 – 107,482 miles
  • 2022 – 102,383 miles
  • 2021 – 96,957 miles
  • 2020 – 95,773 miles
  • 2019 – 94,063 miles
  • 2018 – 90,861 miles
  • 2017 – 88,838 miles
  • 2016 – 86,261 miles
  • 2015 – 82,810 miles
  • 2014 – 78,338 miles
  • 2013 – 68,261 miles
  • 2012 – 58,678 miles
  • 2011 – 51,526 miles
  • 2010 – 44,740 miles
  • 2009 – 37,509 miles
  • 2008 – 29,602 miles
  • 2007 – 23,163 miles
  • 2006 – 10,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    618661243117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,638 miles (+7,604)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    313090988582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,034 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    972020145149
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass112,865 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    432235082269
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,860 miles (+5,378)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,860 miles
    Test number
    919240582705
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,482 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    371332717121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,383 miles (+5,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    351679798337
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass96,957 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,957 miles
    Test number
    274712866081
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass95,773 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    953306533478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass94,063 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    550488994118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass90,861 miles (+2,023)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    850980745804
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,838 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,838 miles
    Test number
    782466370155
    • AdvisorySlight Movement In Both Rear Axle Bushes

  13. Fail88,741 miles (+2,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    823839111761
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight Movement In Both Rear Axle Bushes

  14. Pass86,261 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    898374906149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low and brake discs worn

  15. Fail86,256 miles (+3,446)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,256 miles
    Test number
    329493211721
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low and brake discs worn

  16. Pass82,810 miles (+96)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    667006405174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to wear marks and wearing on edges.

  17. Fail82,714 miles (+4,376)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    978297395058
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to wear marks and wearing on edges.

  18. Pass78,338 miles (+10,077)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    996464764007
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorated

  19. Pass68,261 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    209362893013
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail67,979 miles (+9,301)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    865575383011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass58,678 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    599007882084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail58,625 miles (+7,099)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    336841582093
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,526 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    248891691066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has an nail in it and cracking

  24. Fail51,526 miles (+6,786)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    357360391030
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has an nail in it and cracking

  25. Pass44,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,740 miles
    Test number
    650372880001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail44,740 miles (+7,231)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,740 miles
    Test number
    162132780435
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAlot of handbrake travel not much reserve travel left

  27. Pass37,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    730379269042
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail37,509 miles (+7,907)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    922269469081
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass29,602 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,602 miles
    Test number
    442876968033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,163 miles
    Test number
    790039477013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,163 miles (+12,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,163 miles
    Test number
    522769977055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  32. Pass10,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,807 miles
    Test number
    841119786023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UCA

Does LD03 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UCA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UCA?
The MOT on LD03 UCA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 UCA done?
LD03 UCA was recorded at 125,638 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,727 miles a year.
Has LD03 UCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UCA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 UCA 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 UCA find?
LD03 UCA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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