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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 VKJMOT history

LL03 VKJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

LL03 VKJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
71,704 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VKJ was last recorded at 71,704 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,239 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
465 miles
Average per year
2,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,704 miles
  • 2022 – 71,239 miles
  • 2021 – 70,451 miles
  • 2020 – 70,188 miles
  • 2019 – 69,694 miles
  • 2018 – 69,090 miles
  • 2017 – 68,324 miles
  • 2016 – 67,345 miles
  • 2015 – 65,889 miles
  • 2014 – 64,559 miles
  • 2013 – 63,232 miles
  • 2012 – 61,975 miles
  • 2011 – 61,435 miles
  • 2010 – 60,620 miles
  • 2009 – 59,205 miles
  • 2008 – 54,340 miles
  • 2007 – 45,212 miles
  • 2006 – 33,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,704 miles (+465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,704 miles
    Test number
    149117348453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust
  2. Pass71,239 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,239 miles
    Test number
    421798688269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    657007049679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,451 miles (+263)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    391493358982
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass70,188 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    742965173075
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroding.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass69,694 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    277801125412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Pass69,090 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    894387811401
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  8. Pass68,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    680605549841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,324 miles (+979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    887290504548
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass67,345 miles (+1,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    677196783408
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
  11. Pass65,889 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    888769715195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,559 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    565092724116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass64,559 miles (+1,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    755252224143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass63,232 miles (+1,257)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    198153713167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low.
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop starting to split.
    • NoteO/s/f underside plastic cover damaged.
    • NoteSurface rust to exhaust system.
  15. Pass61,975 miles (+540)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    609815312179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise cut in n/s/f tyre
  16. Pass61,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    176293621120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail61,435 miles (+815)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    527523221113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    613176710127
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting.
  19. Fail60,620 miles (+1,415)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    883286710164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting.
  20. Pass59,205 miles (+4,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    864747319180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass54,340 miles (+9,128)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    670735708155
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers damp.
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
  22. Pass45,212 miles (+11,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,212 miles
    Test number
    734192717214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    564987176102
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about LL03 VKJ

Does LL03 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VKJ expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VKJ?
The MOT on LL03 VKJ expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VKJ done?
LL03 VKJ was recorded at 71,704 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 2,283 miles a year.
Has LL03 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VKJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
LL03 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge, and 2 more.

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