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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL03 OYXMOT history

LL03 OYX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

LL03 OYX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
143,501 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 OYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 OYX was last recorded at 143,501 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,997 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
6,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,501 miles
  • 2022 – 140,997 miles
  • 2021 – 133,697 miles
  • 2020 – 122,610 miles
  • 2019 – 108,274 miles
  • 2018 – 95,629 miles
  • 2017 – 84,135 miles
  • 2016 – 82,275 miles
  • 2015 – 75,989 miles
  • 2014 – 69,927 miles
  • 2013 – 64,238 miles
  • 2012 – 60,889 miles
  • 2010 – 55,679 miles
  • 2009 – 51,078 miles
  • 2008 – 44,777 miles
  • 2007 – 42,200 miles
  • 2006 – 35,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,501 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ( indicator ) (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,501 miles (+2,504)1 dangerous9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,501 miles
    Test number
    135545264210
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ( indicator ) (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases.

  2. Pass140,997 miles (+7,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,997 miles
    Test number
    169800042286
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass133,697 miles (+11,087)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,697 miles
    Test number
    899736071989
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,610 miles (+386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    920387220348
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail122,224 miles (+13,950)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    977281906838
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,274 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    237910394840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,520 miles (+11,891)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    943350067362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,629 miles
    Test number
    305681211704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,629 miles (+11,494)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,629 miles
    Test number
    153565982967
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass84,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    601431514023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,134 miles (+1,859)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    812642762178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass82,275 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    886321968751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass75,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    635061925025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail75,989 miles (+6,062)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    948076615097
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    507478004003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,925 miles (+5,687)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    257508004058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass64,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    485345933026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,238 miles (+3,349)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    225795233015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass60,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    469172632011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,889 miles (+5,210)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    816671432066
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass55,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    840070300275
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail55,679 miles (+4,601)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    513370300224
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,078 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    393072309431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,777 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    930883818248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,200 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    494220907258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,628 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    393169096192
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low cuts on sidewall †both front tyres cuts on sidewall

Questions about LL03 OYX

Does LL03 OYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 OYX expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 OYX?
The MOT on LL03 OYX expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 OYX done?
LL03 OYX was recorded at 143,501 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
Has LL03 OYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 OYX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 OYX 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 OYX find?
LL03 OYX failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 14 more.

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