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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LL03 SBVMOT history

LL03 SBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LL03 SBV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,406 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SBV
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
16 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SBV was last recorded at 118,406 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,115 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,291 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,406 miles
  • 2025 – 114,115 miles
  • 2024 – 106,382 miles
  • 2023 – 98,522 miles
  • 2021 – 98,292 miles
  • 2020 – 95,801 miles
  • 2019 – 90,819 miles
  • 2018 – 88,082 miles
  • 2017 – 85,453 miles
  • 2016 – 81,706 miles
  • 2015 – 77,124 miles
  • 2014 – 72,452 miles
  • 2013 – 66,379 miles
  • 2012 – 60,783 miles
  • 2011 – 55,642 miles
  • 2010 – 50,413 miles
  • 2009 – 43,656 miles
  • 2008 – 36,224 miles
  • 2007 – 27,032 miles
  • 2006 – 21,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,406 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear brake noisey
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti-roll bar links
  • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,406 miles (+4,291)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    520525588354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti-roll bar links
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass114,115 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    543608559809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,071 miles (+7,689)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    886070451348
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side light partially working

  4. Pass106,382 miles (+7,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    673857419972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering

  5. Pass98,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    248377011742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,522 miles (+230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    441760128773
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass98,292 miles (+2,491)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,292 miles
    Test number
    186487796578
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    264074540620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,801 miles (+4,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    179676243740
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass90,819 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    827641882356
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail90,819 miles (+2,737)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    258131384405
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp exhaust knocking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass88,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    391010895211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  13. Fail88,082 miles (+2,629)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    237211366858
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  14. Pass85,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    422030075270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  15. Fail85,453 miles (+3,747)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    171514700703
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  16. Pass81,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    345282804293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail81,706 miles (+4,582)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    751221033044
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,124 miles (+4,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    790726465316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,452 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    836251234286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge but not yet to excess
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost to excess

  20. Fail72,452 miles (+6,073)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    898800434244
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge but not yet to excess
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost to excess

  21. Fail66,379 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    675212433256
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass66,379 miles (+5,596)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    808242133247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass60,783 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    758944732289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    977872731261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,642 miles (+5,229)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    437652131259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp bulb clip missing bulb insecure

  26. Pass50,413 miles (+6,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,413 miles
    Test number
    120913430229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail43,656 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    560483019233
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass43,656 miles (+7,432)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    694713819255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass36,224 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    114125538295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,100 miles (+9,068)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    994989528216
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass27,032 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,032 miles
    Test number
    200820027261
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass21,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    534129116284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 SBV

Does LL03 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SBV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SBV?
The MOT on LL03 SBV is valid until 27 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 SBV done?
LL03 SBV was recorded at 118,406 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LL03 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SBV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 SBV 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 SBV find?
LL03 SBV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 7 more.

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