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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LD03 VKNMOT history

LD03 VKN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LD03 VKN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,891 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VKN was last recorded at 77,891 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,886 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,891 miles
  • 2025 – 77,886 miles
  • 2021 – 71,777 miles
  • 2020 – 68,941 miles
  • 2019 – 68,678 miles
  • 2018 – 68,670 miles
  • 2015 – 68,598 miles
  • 2014 – 68,121 miles
  • 2013 – 64,870 miles
  • 2012 – 61,883 miles
  • 2011 – 58,885 miles
  • 2010 – 53,474 miles
  • 2009 – 50,783 miles
  • 2008 – 43,058 miles
  • 2007 – 33,264 miles
  • 2006 – 26,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,891 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,891 miles (+5)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    375931378884
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  2. Pass77,886 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    965514326474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,886 miles (+6,109)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    385242068833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  4. Pass71,777 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    912923195317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    233226886442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,941 miles (+263)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    300698501532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,678 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    633222839266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,676 miles (+6)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    541191118953
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,670 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    724055550029
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass68,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    107576375427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail68,598 miles (+477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    509275075026
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass68,121 miles (+3,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    907123984052
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass64,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    219958873015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,870 miles (+2,987)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    378347273053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  15. Pass61,883 miles (+2,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    127971032187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass58,885 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    255898031474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass53,474 miles (+2,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    211341880057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail50,783 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    264661319411
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,783 miles (+7,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    413691319159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,058 miles (+9,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    512108998058
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass33,264 miles (+7,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,264 miles
    Test number
    133981387025
    • NoteFront exhast mount damaged
    • NoteScraches in zone A of windscreen

  22. Pass26,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    183596186452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VKN

Does LD03 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VKN is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VKN?
The MOT on LD03 VKN is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VKN done?
LD03 VKN was recorded at 77,891 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has LD03 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VKN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 VKN 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 VKN find?
LD03 VKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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