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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 WFMMOT history

LD03 WFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LD03 WFM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
68,918 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 WFM
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 WFM was last recorded at 68,918 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,575 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,343 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,918 miles
  • 2025 – 66,575 miles
  • 2024 – 65,549 miles
  • 2023 – 64,756 miles
  • 2022 – 60,896 miles
  • 2021 – 56,570 miles
  • 2020 – 52,793 miles
  • 2019 – 45,853 miles
  • 2018 – 41,027 miles
  • 2017 – 35,284 miles
  • 2016 – 27,252 miles
  • 2015 – 21,255 miles
  • 2014 – 14,804 miles
  • 2013 – 14,103 miles
  • 2012 – 13,703 miles
  • 2011 – 12,994 miles
  • 2010 – 12,374 miles
  • 2009 – 11,343 miles
  • 2008 – 10,628 miles
  • 2007 – 8,537 miles
  • 2006 – 7,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,918 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp loose.

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oily underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail68,918 miles (+2,343)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    705860596123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp loose.
  2. Pass66,575 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    932341403618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass65,549 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    326019687798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass64,756 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    533196378661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass60,896 miles (+4,326)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    260556811921
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,570 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    318878470068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass52,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    726508561594
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOily underside
  8. Fail52,793 miles (+6,940)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    904704159115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOily underside
  9. Pass45,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    474099060975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail45,850 miles (+4,823)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    518208744706
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass41,027 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    231284385398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,284 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    103047957888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,252 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    423369916548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,255 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    666243665084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,804 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,804 miles
    Test number
    875684684086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,103 miles (+400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,103 miles
    Test number
    625960263025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass13,703 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,703 miles
    Test number
    159442372052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass12,994 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,994 miles
    Test number
    129715971059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,984 miles (+610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,984 miles
    Test number
    906514871041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass12,374 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,374 miles
    Test number
    103728360044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,343 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,343 miles
    Test number
    413603469046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,628 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    512077578002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,537 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,537 miles
    Test number
    312098677069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,019 miles
    Test number
    181451986083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 WFM

Does LD03 WFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 WFM expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 WFM?
The MOT on LD03 WFM expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 WFM done?
LD03 WFM was recorded at 68,918 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has LD03 WFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 WFM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 WFM 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 WFM find?
LD03 WFM failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.

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