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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 VKVMOT history

LD03 VKV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

LD03 VKV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
43,380 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 VKV was last recorded at 43,380 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 3,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,676 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,704 miles
Average per year
1,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,380 miles
  • 2024 – 39,676 miles
  • 2023 – 31,181 miles
  • 2022 – 22,929 miles
  • 2021 – 16,412 miles
  • 2018 – 16,294 miles
  • 2017 – 15,864 miles
  • 2016 – 15,651 miles
  • 2015 – 15,590 miles
  • 2014 – 15,539 miles
  • 2013 – 14,193 miles
  • 2012 – 13,669 miles
  • 2011 – 12,769 miles
  • 2010 – 12,580 miles
  • 2009 – 12,348 miles
  • 2008 – 12,063 miles
  • 2007 – 10,564 miles
  • 2006 – 10,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,380 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail43,380 miles (+3,704)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    115126552068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass39,676 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    899079065410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,181 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    268014949966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,929 miles (+6,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    639462801960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass16,412 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    16,412 miles
    Test number
    313187024135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,294 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,294 miles
    Test number
    341681407440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,864 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,864 miles
    Test number
    523065666007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,651 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,651 miles
    Test number
    480952516644
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Pass15,590 miles (+51)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,590 miles
    Test number
    616156425192
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper not fully returning to stop
    • NoteRear tyres sidewalls cracking

  10. Pass15,539 miles (+1,346)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    128319814133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass14,193 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    979809613174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    589832322198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,669 miles (+900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    658732822177
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass12,769 miles (+189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,769 miles
    Test number
    547039601160
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight damaged to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

  15. Pass12,580 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,580 miles
    Test number
    943819200136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,348 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    383552019138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,063 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,063 miles
    Test number
    401730628197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,564 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,564 miles
    Test number
    714533017139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass10,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,123 miles
    Test number
    352037216117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VKV

Does LD03 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VKV expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VKV?
The MOT on LD03 VKV expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VKV done?
LD03 VKV was recorded at 43,380 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 1,753 miles a year.
Has LD03 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VKV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 VKV 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 VKV find?
LD03 VKV failed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 8 more.

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