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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 SOUMOT history

LL03 SOU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 61,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LL03 SOU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,199 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SOU was last recorded at 61,199 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,000 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
2,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,199 miles
  • 2024 – 54,000 miles
  • 2023 – 49,646 miles
  • 2022 – 46,024 miles
  • 2021 – 43,627 miles
  • 2020 – 42,802 miles
  • 2019 – 41,402 miles
  • 2018 – 40,122 miles
  • 2016 – 39,230 miles
  • 2015 – 37,999 miles
  • 2014 – 36,331 miles
  • 2013 – 34,202 miles
  • 2012 – 33,029 miles
  • 2010 – 28,792 miles
  • 2009 – 24,460 miles
  • 2008 – 21,844 miles
  • 2007 – 19,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 14 Cracking inner wall, cut outer wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    436236461278
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,197 miles (+7,197)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,197 miles
    Test number
    921758508041
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    874597043863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail54,000 miles (+2,923)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    137177747987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,077 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    945498014156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,646 miles
    Test number
    620725010694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,646 miles (+3,622)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,646 miles
    Test number
    805996074145
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,024 miles
    Test number
    604969082556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,023 miles (+2,396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,023 miles
    Test number
    334574487492
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,627 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    857301141156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail43,626 miles (+824)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,626 miles
    Test number
    588435775244
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Body component insecure wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,802 miles (+1,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    976706211078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryWasher leaking and spraying up to the n/s of the vehicle

  13. Pass41,402 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    974110918420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 14 Cracking inner wall, cut outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail41,401 miles (+1,279)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    478565202526
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 14 Cracking inner wall, cut outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass40,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    638821016212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,122 miles (+892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    925221479463
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass39,230 miles (+1,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    408659273486
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel rim has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNear side front wishbone has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOff side front Tyre inner edges close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass37,999 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,999 miles
    Test number
    716582574537
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

  19. Pass36,331 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    427785364387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail36,331 miles (+2,129)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    758715664346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass34,202 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    426855963479
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail35,199 miles (+2,170)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    437575263372
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass33,029 miles (+2,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,029 miles
    Test number
    429022862308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass30,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    158090422061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,571 miles (+1,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    718050022074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass28,792 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    420655060334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,915 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,915 miles
    Test number
    960626720055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,460 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    231311429002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,844 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    101734018425
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOf side mirropr damaged

  30. Pass21,844 miles (+1,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    762714218026
    • NoteOf side mirropr damaged

  31. Pass19,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,885 miles
    Test number
    363525317009
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  32. Fail19,885 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,885 miles
    Test number
    420495217008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LL03 SOU

Does LL03 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SOU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SOU?
The MOT on LL03 SOU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 SOU done?
LL03 SOU was recorded at 61,199 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,174 miles a year.
Has LL03 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SOU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 SOU 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 SOU find?
LL03 SOU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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