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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LL03 BYZMOT history

LL03 BYZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 74,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LL03 BYZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,907 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
2,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 BYZ was last recorded at 74,907 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,905 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,907 miles
  • 2025 – 74,701 miles
  • 2022 – 74,468 miles
  • 2021 – 73,675 miles
  • 2020 – 70,620 miles
  • 2019 – 68,022 miles
  • 2018 – 66,104 miles
  • 2017 – 61,919 miles
  • 2016 – 59,161 miles
  • 2015 – 56,631 miles
  • 2014 – 53,259 miles
  • 2013 – 49,920 miles
  • 2012 – 46,180 miles
  • 2011 – 41,702 miles
  • 2010 – 37,748 miles
  • 2009 – 33,510 miles
  • 2008 – 28,754 miles
  • 2007 – 23,423 miles
  • 2006 – 19,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,907 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,907 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    697130806820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,905 miles (+204)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    608326656712
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass74,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    767204487869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,701 miles (+233)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    367606595568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    727548216512
    • 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))

  6. Fail74,468 miles (+793)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    100813207389
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  7. Pass73,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    166265314686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,675 miles (+3,055)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    328727730096
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system very corroded

  9. Pass70,620 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    781722791044
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail70,619 miles (+2,597)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    447430942966
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,022 miles (+1,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    391792282124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass66,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    473359330878
    • 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))

  13. Fail66,104 miles (+4,185)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    186564076212
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Pass61,919 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    409361825477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,161 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    918789540395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,158 miles (+2,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    673543253659
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,631 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    821486864757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail56,619 miles (+3,360)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    352847883233
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass53,259 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,259 miles
    Test number
    448792654311
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail53,238 miles (+3,318)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,238 miles
    Test number
    627469234366
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail49,920 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    176619423209
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass49,920 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    838629823254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass46,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    678698132242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,180 miles (+4,478)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    366107132450
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    377270831291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,702 miles (+3,954)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    208929821281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass37,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,748 miles
    Test number
    684528920257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,748 miles (+4,238)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,748 miles
    Test number
    992908420256
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass33,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    773539329206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,510 miles (+4,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    584699029268
    • 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)

  31. Pass28,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,754 miles
    Test number
    394966308422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,754 miles (+5,331)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,754 miles
    Test number
    412216108263
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Pass23,423 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,423 miles
    Test number
    872828997187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail23,422 miles (+4,406)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    353497097173
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

  35. Pass19,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,016 miles
    Test number
    224868296485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 BYZ

Does LL03 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 BYZ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 BYZ?
The MOT on LL03 BYZ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 BYZ done?
LL03 BYZ was recorded at 74,907 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
Has LL03 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 BYZ has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 BYZ 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 LL03 BYZ find?
LL03 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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