Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LL03 LXEMOT history
LL03 LXE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 204,629 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 LXE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 LXE was last recorded at 204,629 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 204,629 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 204,629 miles
- 2020 – 204,432 miles
- 2018 – 194,257 miles
- 2017 – 181,303 miles
- 2016 – 169,393 miles
- 2015 – 157,303 miles
- 2014 – 144,110 miles
- 2013 – 129,216 miles
- 2012 – 114,855 miles
- 2011 – 97,843 miles
- 2010 – 83,276 miles
- 2009 – 80,250 miles
- 2008 – 78,202 miles
- 2007 – 68,001 miles
- 2006 – 56,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,629 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension modified and lowered
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 204,629 miles
- Test number
- 775493950351
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension modified and lowered
Fail204,629 miles (+197)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,629 miles
- Test number
- 284157909735
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass204,432 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 204,432 miles
- Test number
- 502772910520
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail204,432 miles (+10)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,432 miles
- Test number
- 971568802600
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail204,422 miles (+10,165)2 dangerous7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,422 miles
- Test number
- 643202528284
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling abs system wiring (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower of 2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exh. back box outer skin loose
- AdvisoryBonnet catch lever insecure
Pass194,257 miles (+141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 194,257 miles
- Test number
- 270528295499
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail194,116 miles (+12,813)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,116 miles
- Test number
- 922931019893
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,303 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 181,303 miles
- Test number
- 327260626376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,140 miles (+11,747)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,140 miles
- Test number
- 692307651551
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass169,393 miles (+12,090)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 169,393 miles
- Test number
- 183062262581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass157,303 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 157,303 miles
- Test number
- 372177020038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,231 miles (+13,121)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,231 miles
- Test number
- 226207812950
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass144,110 miles (+14,894)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 144,110 miles
- Test number
- 127413424332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,216 miles (+14,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 129,216 miles
- Test number
- 839341533335
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,855 miles (+17,012)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 114,855 miles
- Test number
- 979593042374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
Pass97,843 miles (+14,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 97,843 miles
- Test number
- 649790041387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,276 miles (+3,026)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 83,276 miles
- Test number
- 993674140313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,250 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 80,250 miles
- Test number
- 613181249380
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,202 miles (+10,201)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 78,202 miles
- Test number
- 424589828459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,001 miles (+11,552)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 68,001 miles
- Test number
- 702021247386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,449 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,449 miles
- Test number
- 432388146285
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass56,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 56,449 miles
- Test number
- 653328046223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 LXE
- Does LL03 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL03 LXE expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 LXE?
- The MOT on LL03 LXE expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL03 LXE done?
- LL03 LXE was recorded at 204,629 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 7,977 miles a year.
- Has LL03 LXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 LXE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL03 LXE 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 LXE find?
- LL03 LXE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside; suspension modified and lowered.
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