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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL03 GDJMOT history

LL03 GDJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LL03 GDJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
140,596 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GDJ was last recorded at 140,596 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,593 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,596 miles
  • 2024 – 131,518 miles
  • 2023 – 121,406 miles
  • 2022 – 115,969 miles
  • 2021 – 114,173 miles
  • 2020 – 112,961 miles
  • 2019 – 109,848 miles
  • 2018 – 109,696 miles
  • 2017 – 109,541 miles
  • 2016 – 103,510 miles
  • 2015 – 98,850 miles
  • 2014 – 92,930 miles
  • 2013 – 88,616 miles
  • 2012 – 83,486 miles
  • 2011 – 75,597 miles
  • 2010 – 67,545 miles
  • 2009 – 57,227 miles
  • 2008 – 47,494 miles
  • 2007 – 37,623 miles
  • 2006 – 27,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,596 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure also not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,596 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,596 miles
    Test number
    896264680924
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure also not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail140,593 miles (+9,075)9 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,593 miles
    Test number
    398967788122
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure also not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass131,518 miles (+10,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,518 miles
    Test number
    816022682144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,406 miles (+5,437)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,406 miles
    Test number
    505665643666
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slight travel
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly misty

  5. Pass115,969 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    978224859602
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,173 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    178946348251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    148666834598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,961 miles (+3,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    759935985899
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,848 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    964363413241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,696 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    922735081760
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,541 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    201096049100
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail109,456 miles (+5,946)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    615356933881
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  13. Pass103,510 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    381385485900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    239526945180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,850 miles (+5,920)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    336912845159
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass92,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    259887374137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,930 miles (+4,314)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    408847174197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass88,616 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    789602183149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail88,608 miles (+5,122)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    915780883120
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,486 miles (+7,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    235639982489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    398643681123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,597 miles (+8,052)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    915423981145
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass67,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    720361180103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail67,545 miles (+10,318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    770601680180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,227 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    281070289447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,494 miles (+9,871)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    761705478135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    371293877108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,623 miles (+9,982)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    250563977491
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass27,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,641 miles
    Test number
    801090986133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GDJ

Does LL03 GDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GDJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GDJ?
The MOT on LL03 GDJ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 GDJ done?
LL03 GDJ was recorded at 140,596 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,840 miles a year.
Has LL03 GDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GDJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 GDJ 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 GDJ find?
LL03 GDJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp insecure also not working.

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