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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 SFEMOT history

LL03 SFE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LL03 SFE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,913 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SFE was last recorded at 117,913 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,010 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,903 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,913 miles
  • 2025 – 111,010 miles
  • 2024 – 106,665 miles
  • 2023 – 105,285 miles
  • 2022 – 100,321 miles
  • 2021 – 97,733 miles
  • 2020 – 95,263 miles
  • 2019 – 94,101 miles
  • 2018 – 91,549 miles
  • 2017 – 85,381 miles
  • 2016 – 80,110 miles
  • 2015 – 75,290 miles
  • 2014 – 70,265 miles
  • 2013 – 64,920 miles
  • 2012 – 60,623 miles
  • 2011 – 56,334 miles
  • 2010 – 50,825 miles
  • 2009 – 45,824 miles
  • 2008 – 38,581 miles
  • 2007 – 29,878 miles
  • 2006 – 23,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    203614942638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,913 miles (+6,903)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    341246421746
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,010 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    971380241661
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,009 miles (+4,344)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,009 miles
    Test number
    453096349571
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,665 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,665 miles
    Test number
    306334828241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,285 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    758841759011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,321 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    595065417031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,733 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,733 miles
    Test number
    758556918695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,263 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,263 miles
    Test number
    151190066157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,101 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    563288263836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,549 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    857309149628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,545 miles (+6,164)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    476613016462
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,381 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    227015121977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,110 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    904058596329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    427879049882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail75,290 miles (+5,025)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    594529053396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass70,265 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    627179694115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Fail70,265 miles (+5,345)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    787159694114
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass64,920 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    328344803441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    116308802236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,623 miles (+4,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    449468602230
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass56,334 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    558763901248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,825 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    811308180123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass45,824 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    231849609248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,581 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    843680018231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,878 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,878 miles
    Test number
    892817807266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    924131606260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 SFE

Does LL03 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SFE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SFE?
The MOT on LL03 SFE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 SFE done?
LL03 SFE was recorded at 117,913 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has LL03 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SFE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 SFE 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 SFE find?
LL03 SFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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