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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL03 GFXMOT history

LL03 GFX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LL03 GFX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,112 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GFX was last recorded at 49,112 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2009: 17,851 miles, lower than 103,689 miles on 20 Sept 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,103 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,112 miles
  • 2025 – 49,103 miles
  • 2024 – 48,976 miles
  • 2023 – 48,716 miles
  • 2022 – 47,866 miles
  • 2020 – 47,354 miles
  • 2019 – 46,924 miles
  • 2018 – 46,198 miles
  • 2017 – 44,909 miles
  • 2016 – 44,301 miles
  • 2014 – 36,475 miles
  • 2013 – 30,266 miles
  • 2012 – 27,820 miles
  • 2011 – 27,289 miles
  • 2010 – 22,290 miles
  • 2009 – 17,851 miles
  • 2008 – 103,689 miles
  • 2007 – 84,803 miles
  • 2006 – 64,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,112 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    225428483006
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,112 miles (+9)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    871108662504
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,103 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    148824013430
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass48,976 miles (+260)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    217368462760
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass48,716 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    290552452866
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail48,716 miles (+850)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    800365614061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,866 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    991763950993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slite slit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,354 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    269881640615
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass46,924 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    664758224842
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail46,924 miles (+726)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    336917910724
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass46,198 miles (+1,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,198 miles
    Test number
    201537652708
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass44,909 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    789261708776
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass44,301 miles (+7,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,301 miles
    Test number
    590146974151
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass36,475 miles (+6,209)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    396838814411
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass30,266 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,266 miles
    Test number
    805551913221
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass27,820 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    645941122262
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass27,289 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    307739621431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,290 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,290 miles
    Test number
    502500160081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass17,851 miles (-85,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,851 miles
    Test number
    800243929032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass103,689 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    122884868247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,542 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    472712668281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail103,514 miles (+18,711)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    334082468266
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass84,803 miles (+19,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    333881857248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    831393726286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GFX

Does LL03 GFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GFX is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GFX?
The MOT on LL03 GFX is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 GFX done?
LL03 GFX was recorded at 49,112 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026.
Has LL03 GFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GFX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 GFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 GFX find?
LL03 GFX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 1 more.

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