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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LD03 VKEMOT history

LD03 VKE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

LD03 VKE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
122,818 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VKE was last recorded at 122,818 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,818 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,818 miles
  • 2020 – 112,652 miles
  • 2019 – 107,446 miles
  • 2018 – 103,989 miles
  • 2017 – 99,811 miles
  • 2016 – 95,782 miles
  • 2015 – 92,295 miles
  • 2014 – 86,876 miles
  • 2013 – 82,193 miles
  • 2012 – 79,237 miles
  • 2011 – 67,295 miles
  • 2010 – 57,025 miles
  • 2009 – 49,238 miles
  • 2008 – 44,748 miles
  • 2007 – 40,370 miles
  • 2006 – 34,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    726093398386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,818 miles (+10,166)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    483885572329
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,652 miles (+5,206)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,652 miles
    Test number
    789205729847
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    132200994521
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail107,444 miles (+3,455)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    468210298059
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,989 miles (+2,151)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    838367104376
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass101,838 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    985544671438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass99,811 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    604961555159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,782 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    512341934295
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush positioned incorrectly
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail95,782 miles (+3,487)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    609307546886
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush positioned incorrectly
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass92,295 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    577906325020
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass86,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    899161634090
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail86,875 miles (+4,682)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    889961434073
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass82,193 miles (+85)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    347122143188
    • NoteMinor exhaust leak from centre securing clamp.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail82,108 miles (+2,871)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    229151233477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinor exhaust leak from centre securing clamp.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass79,237 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    217787232177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail79,232 miles (+11,937)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    179625432106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass67,295 miles (+10,270)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    845808441176
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing slightly
    • NoteVarious body panels damaged

  19. Pass57,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    654258960148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail57,025 miles (+7,787)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    994108060120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail49,238 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    161886489090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,238 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    961856489026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    293799008162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,748 miles (+4,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    924419708152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    540640517103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,367 miles (+5,989)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    302080717116
    • 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)
    • NotePark brake lever travel high

  27. Pass34,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    141701916141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,378 miles1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    211430816107
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded slightly
    • NoteFront discs worn slightly
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteNear side front and rear tyres 2mm
    • NoteOff side front tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
    • NoteTested in the wet

Questions about LD03 VKE

Does LD03 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VKE expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VKE?
The MOT on LD03 VKE expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VKE done?
LD03 VKE was recorded at 122,818 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has LD03 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VKE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 VKE 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 VKE find?
LD03 VKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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