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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 UCBMOT history

LD03 UCB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LD03 UCB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,481 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UCB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UCB was last recorded at 110,481 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,673 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,808 miles
Average per year
4,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,481 miles
  • 2025 – 105,673 miles
  • 2024 – 101,699 miles
  • 2023 – 97,395 miles
  • 2022 – 93,086 miles
  • 2021 – 89,622 miles
  • 2020 – 85,950 miles
  • 2019 – 81,025 miles
  • 2018 – 76,415 miles
  • 2017 – 72,363 miles
  • 2016 – 68,708 miles
  • 2015 – 64,463 miles
  • 2014 – 60,124 miles
  • 2013 – 55,304 miles
  • 2012 – 50,331 miles
  • 2011 – 45,363 miles
  • 2010 – 38,817 miles
  • 2009 – 33,432 miles
  • 2008 – 27,572 miles
  • 2007 – 21,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,481 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine running slightly rough at idle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,481 miles (+4,808)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,481 miles
    Test number
    542148548458
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,673 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    663430919229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,699 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    446999316614
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,699 miles (+4,304)2 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    849795046563
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,395 miles (+4,309)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    817349526245
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass93,086 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    320299060915
    • 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. Pass89,622 miles (+3,672)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    479654356720
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,950 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    740374606478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,025 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    164390514456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    553946136013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail76,415 miles (+4,052)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    268536063924
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass72,363 miles (+3,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    846586376920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe repaired with tape unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryEngine appears to run rough at idle

  13. Pass68,708 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    332954989415
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine running slightly rough at idle

  14. Fail68,704 miles (+4,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    838904359290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine running slightly rough at idle

  15. Pass64,463 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    775429325042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  16. Fail64,460 miles (+4,336)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    159479425435
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  17. Pass60,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    198560924464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,120 miles (+4,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,120 miles
    Test number
    329710624068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass55,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    406053233024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,304 miles (+4,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    846808323037
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass50,331 miles (+4,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,331 miles
    Test number
    658103132058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass45,363 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    446702631083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,817 miles (+5,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,817 miles
    Test number
    334461410015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail33,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    332863029020
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass33,432 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    550013829010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,572 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    150332238490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,087 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    714804227090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail21,068 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    131773127495
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LD03 UCB

Does LD03 UCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UCB is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UCB?
The MOT on LD03 UCB is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 UCB done?
LD03 UCB was recorded at 110,481 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
Has LD03 UCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UCB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 UCB 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 UCB find?
LD03 UCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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