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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 UREMOT history

LD03 URE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LD03 URE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,061 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 URE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 URE was last recorded at 101,061 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,091 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,970 miles
Average per year
4,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,061 miles
  • 2025 – 99,091 miles
  • 2024 – 95,889 miles
  • 2023 – 92,504 miles
  • 2022 – 87,804 miles
  • 2021 – 82,880 miles
  • 2020 – 77,689 miles
  • 2019 – 72,888 miles
  • 2017 – 72,012 miles
  • 2016 – 67,273 miles
  • 2015 – 61,929 miles
  • 2014 – 57,438 miles
  • 2013 – 52,269 miles
  • 2012 – 44,705 miles
  • 2011 – 37,668 miles
  • 2010 – 29,569 miles
  • 2009 – 25,936 miles
  • 2008 – 22,297 miles
  • 2007 – 19,260 miles
  • 2006 – 15,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,061 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (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.

  • Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,061 miles (+1,970)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    762548360696
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,091 miles (+3,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    769130266033
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,889 miles (+3,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    628867041826
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  4. Pass92,504 miles (+4,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    835871763167
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass87,804 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    727421844294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,880 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    730211615615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,689 miles (+4,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    517095070604
    • AdvisorySqueak when service brake applied

  8. Pass72,888 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    262274780149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    234146579616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail72,012 miles (+4,739)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    935629838690
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,273 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    907803360581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass61,929 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    109459255154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,438 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    756551444115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    209569263482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,269 miles (+7,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    217118463425
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass44,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    737043462147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,705 miles (+9,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    446273162140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass37,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    599659951187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,668 miles (+8,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    946638151139
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,569 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    163709740104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,936 miles (+3,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,936 miles
    Test number
    293912869115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail22,297 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    173012358152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass22,297 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    593002858187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    320072567152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail19,260 miles (+4,260)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    600232467110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass15,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,000 miles
    Test number
    792000716103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 URE

Does LD03 URE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 URE is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 URE?
The MOT on LD03 URE is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 URE done?
LD03 URE was recorded at 101,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,321 miles a year.
Has LD03 URE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 URE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LD03 URE 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 URE find?
LD03 URE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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