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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL03 GHDMOT history

LL03 GHD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LL03 GHD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,684 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 GHD was last recorded at 88,684 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,933 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,751 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,684 miles
  • 2025 – 86,933 miles
  • 2024 – 85,020 miles
  • 2023 – 83,625 miles
  • 2022 – 81,404 miles
  • 2021 – 79,830 miles
  • 2020 – 79,787 miles
  • 2019 – 77,417 miles
  • 2018 – 74,913 miles
  • 2017 – 73,838 miles
  • 2016 – 73,341 miles
  • 2015 – 71,556 miles
  • 2014 – 63,532 miles
  • 2013 – 53,804 miles
  • 2012 – 46,323 miles
  • 2011 – 39,737 miles
  • 2010 – 36,670 miles
  • 2009 – 33,110 miles
  • 2008 – 29,026 miles
  • 2007 – 24,161 miles
  • 2006 – 19,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,684 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust flexi damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,684 miles (+1,751)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    151862046975
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass86,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    646001061130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,933 miles (+1,913)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    455442635563
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  4. Pass85,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    135084187849
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail85,020 miles (+1,395)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    399993834537
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass83,625 miles (+2,221)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    856946001281
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,404 miles (+1,574)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    734548688555
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished and cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded.

  8. Pass79,830 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    716103134523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded

  9. Fail79,830 miles (+43)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    388487087926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded

  10. Pass79,787 miles (+2,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    138257029119
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,417 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,417 miles
    Test number
    809027269375
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  12. Fail77,417 miles (+2,504)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,417 miles
    Test number
    240742051368
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  13. Pass74,913 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    374177994290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,838 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    352741206813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,341 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    254512849088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass71,556 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    909819115241
    • 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)

  17. Pass63,532 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    597629514273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,804 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    445120223250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,555 miles (+6,232)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    216571163150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  20. Fail46,323 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    829043822204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,323 miles (+6,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    976933722277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass39,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,737 miles
    Test number
    915926611235
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread lifting

  23. Fail39,737 miles (+3,067)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,737 miles
    Test number
    479474411207
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread lifting

  24. Fail36,670 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    674381110294
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass36,670 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    842391610237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,110 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,110 miles
    Test number
    923163629269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,026 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    194221328282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,161 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    144637127247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    543039126243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 GHD

Does LL03 GHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 GHD expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GHD?
The MOT on LL03 GHD expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 GHD done?
LL03 GHD was recorded at 88,684 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has LL03 GHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GHD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 GHD 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 GHD find?
LL03 GHD failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.

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