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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR03 AKXMOT history

LR03 AKX is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LR03 AKX green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,833 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 AKX was last recorded at 128,833 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,985 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,833 miles
  • 2025 – 126,985 miles
  • 2024 – 124,162 miles
  • 2023 – 120,713 miles
  • 2022 – 116,348 miles
  • 2021 – 115,881 miles
  • 2019 – 106,468 miles
  • 2018 – 102,718 miles
  • 2017 – 96,656 miles
  • 2016 – 88,884 miles
  • 2015 – 83,724 miles
  • 2014 – 75,604 miles
  • 2013 – 68,362 miles
  • 2012 – 59,170 miles
  • 2011 – 54,200 miles
  • 2010 – 47,172 miles
  • 2009 – 40,090 miles
  • 2008 – 35,665 miles
  • 2007 – 28,107 miles
  • 2006 – 26,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,833 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    525651549994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Fail128,833 miles (+1,848)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    368684562420
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Pass126,985 miles (+2,823)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    811287534845
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,162 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    714920127407
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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. Fail124,162 miles (+3,449)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    521273274663
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  6. Pass120,713 miles (+4,365)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,713 miles
    Test number
    917711933241
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  7. Pass116,348 miles (+467)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    302052882132
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  8. Pass115,881 miles (+9,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    493392603285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  9. Pass106,468 miles (+3,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    616106292124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Repeater lens damaged

  10. Pass102,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    128684398878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre depth 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing

  11. Fail102,718 miles (+6,062)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    267977318093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre depth 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing

  12. Pass96,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    758990721989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail96,656 miles (+7,772)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    347575660649
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass88,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    245001887524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,884 miles (+5,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    319185867198
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass83,724 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    419492815179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  17. Fail83,724 miles (+8,120)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    957152315176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  18. Pass75,604 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    217332214191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    197367313127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail68,362 miles (+9,192)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    898026813199
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,170 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    656620632101
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass54,200 miles (+7,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    385065591187
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LOOSE

  23. Pass47,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    280390200259
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  24. Fail47,171 miles (+7,081)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    374130300281
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  25. Pass40,090 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    622121409289
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass35,665 miles (+7,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,665 miles
    Test number
    400379898181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,107 miles (+1,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    640176887018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass26,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,268 miles
    Test number
    311663086037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 AKX

Does LR03 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 AKX is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AKX?
The MOT on LR03 AKX is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 AKX done?
LR03 AKX was recorded at 128,833 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has LR03 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AKX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 AKX 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 LR03 AKX find?
LR03 AKX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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