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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 GFUMOT history

LL03 GFU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LL03 GFU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
149,576 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GFU was last recorded at 149,576 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,569 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,576 miles
  • 2024 – 139,266 miles
  • 2023 – 125,805 miles
  • 2022 – 109,778 miles
  • 2021 – 97,803 miles
  • 2020 – 90,096 miles
  • 2019 – 80,400 miles
  • 2018 – 72,356 miles
  • 2017 – 62,673 miles
  • 2016 – 53,092 miles
  • 2015 – 40,884 miles
  • 2014 – 33,365 miles
  • 2013 – 31,344 miles
  • 2012 – 26,398 miles
  • 2011 – 22,869 miles
  • 2010 – 20,871 miles
  • 2009 – 19,494 miles
  • 2008 – 18,281 miles
  • 2006 – 14,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,576 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,576 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,576 miles
    Test number
    270112143786
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail149,569 miles (+10,303)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,569 miles
    Test number
    170070854493
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury passenger door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass139,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    841415777941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,266 miles (+13,461)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    794854308448
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,805 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,805 miles
    Test number
    448132199621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail125,772 miles (+15,994)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    645949540868
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass109,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    520359926063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing corroding

  8. Fail109,778 miles (+11,975)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    457998742089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing corroding

  9. Pass97,803 miles (+7,707)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    631991139002
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass90,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    617024860110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail90,096 miles (+9,696)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    253660632601
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass80,400 miles (+8,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    884120675805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass72,356 miles (+9,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    977205463621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,673 miles (+9,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    509675774275
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    448691637712
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail53,092 miles (+12,208)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    759626957187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass40,884 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    109816915086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,365 miles (+2,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,365 miles
    Test number
    877014524080
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked.

  19. Pass31,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    366318153196
    • 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)

  20. Fail31,344 miles (+4,946)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    835558753115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

  21. Pass26,398 miles (+3,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    685483962164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass22,869 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    429429451107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,871 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    844947460136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    300817949195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,494 miles (+1,213)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    641837749133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  26. Pass18,281 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,281 miles
    Test number
    764463478117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,259 miles
    Test number
    572255646219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GFU

Does LL03 GFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 GFU expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GFU?
The MOT on LL03 GFU expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 GFU done?
LL03 GFU was recorded at 149,576 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has LL03 GFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GFU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 GFU 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 GFU find?
LL03 GFU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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