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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 LYRMOT history

LL03 LYR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LL03 LYR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,659 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 LYR
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
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 LYR was last recorded at 46,659 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,659 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,659 miles
  • 2024 – 46,102 miles
  • 2023 – 45,912 miles
  • 2022 – 44,531 miles
  • 2021 – 42,878 miles
  • 2020 – 42,180 miles
  • 2018 – 41,254 miles
  • 2017 – 39,058 miles
  • 2016 – 36,591 miles
  • 2015 – 32,972 miles
  • 2013 – 30,180 miles
  • 2012 – 27,614 miles
  • 2011 – 25,627 miles
  • 2010 – 22,339 miles
  • 2009 – 20,046 miles
  • 2007 – 14,798 miles
  • 2006 – 11,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,659 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Engine Management Light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    354744867961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail46,659 miles (+557)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    539527923874
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass46,102 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    836148336736
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,100 miles (+188)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,100 miles
    Test number
    285434759263
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,912 miles (+1,381)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    290128744632
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,531 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    877175270255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,878 miles
    Test number
    192220818379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,878 miles (+698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,878 miles
    Test number
    794005707144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass42,180 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,180 miles
    Test number
    268587235985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,178 miles (+924)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    986706685883
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,254 miles (+2,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    985259675073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,058 miles (+2,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    767136792998
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split end
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe leaking

  13. Pass36,591 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    716993304725
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Fail36,570 miles (+3,598)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    806305184308
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Fail32,972 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    126846135075
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass32,972 miles (+2,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    756906235007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass30,180 miles (+2,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    308474453260
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass27,614 miles (+1,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    605974592193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management Light stays ON.

  19. Pass25,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    319655981139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,627 miles (+3,288)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    596485981139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass22,339 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    550500640135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,046 miles
    Test number
    871624959162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,046 miles (+5,248)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,046 miles
    Test number
    994334659101
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteE.m.l.on

  24. Pass14,798 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,798 miles
    Test number
    534272297171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,455 miles
    Test number
    871005006287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 LYR

Does LL03 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 LYR is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 LYR?
The MOT on LL03 LYR is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 LYR done?
LL03 LYR was recorded at 46,659 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has LL03 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 LYR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 LYR 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 LYR find?
LL03 LYR passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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