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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LE03 DECMOT history

LE03 DEC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LE03 DEC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,403 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 DEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 DEC was last recorded at 90,403 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,223 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,180 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,403 miles
  • 2025 – 85,223 miles
  • 2024 – 80,474 miles
  • 2023 – 76,059 miles
  • 2022 – 73,978 miles
  • 2021 – 72,423 miles
  • 2020 – 70,046 miles
  • 2019 – 69,676 miles
  • 2017 – 58,296 miles
  • 2016 – 49,843 miles
  • 2015 – 41,116 miles
  • 2014 – 30,713 miles
  • 2013 – 27,945 miles
  • 2012 – 24,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,403 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays covering some mot items

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,403 miles (+5,180)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    305760132678
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covering some mot items

  2. Pass85,223 miles (+4,749)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    927847437009
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil srings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass80,474 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    114996131247
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  4. Fail80,747 miles (+274)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    233028331607
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  5. Fail80,473 miles (+4,414)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    944499304222
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass76,059 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    526232272595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,057 miles (+2,079)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,057 miles
    Test number
    733085305864
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    239246168946
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail73,978 miles (+1,555)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    740721933022
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleave broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    898638306632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,423 miles (+2,377)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    837503930598
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high high beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass70,046 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    665123911905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,676 miles (+4,926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    287875453395
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegally spaced (0.1 (d))

  14. Pass64,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    543582490851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,750 miles (+6,454)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    256620516166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  16. Pass58,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    354644329260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,296 miles (+8,453)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    143862166838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass49,843 miles (+8,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    113541899900
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass41,116 miles (+10,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    430645354932
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass30,713 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    748696634355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,945 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,945 miles
    Test number
    357030953304
    • 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)

  22. Pass24,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,871 miles
    Test number
    198475942388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 DEC

Does LE03 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 DEC is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 DEC?
The MOT on LE03 DEC is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 DEC done?
LE03 DEC was recorded at 90,403 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has LE03 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 DEC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 DEC 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 LE03 DEC find?
LE03 DEC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all coil springs; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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