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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR03 AMKMOT history

LR03 AMK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR03 AMK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,158 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 AMK was last recorded at 116,158 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,519 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,158 miles
  • 2024 – 111,519 miles
  • 2023 – 108,396 miles
  • 2022 – 102,531 miles
  • 2021 – 100,583 miles
  • 2020 – 99,936 miles
  • 2019 – 98,918 miles
  • 2018 – 97,802 miles
  • 2017 – 96,631 miles
  • 2016 – 93,098 miles
  • 2015 – 86,287 miles
  • 2014 – 78,819 miles
  • 2013 – 72,145 miles
  • 2012 – 65,807 miles
  • 2011 – 61,369 miles
  • 2010 – 57,865 miles
  • 2009 – 54,477 miles
  • 2008 – 47,114 miles
  • 2007 – 40,574 miles
  • 2006 – 31,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,158 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    618186240262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,158 miles (+4,639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    393120878786
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,519 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    829299757093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,396 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    357750353262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  5. Pass106,401 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    211301413833
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low tread

  6. Fail106,379 miles (+3,848)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,379 miles
    Test number
    880265615357
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,531 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    768303263299
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe corroded

  8. Fail102,531 miles (+1,948)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    692692090249
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe corroded

  9. Pass100,583 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    436898406853
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,583 miles (+647)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    327321639491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,936 miles (+1,018)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,936 miles
    Test number
    892254224080
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,918 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,918 miles
    Test number
    508600099539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring possibly fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail98,915 miles (+1,113)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    683146747530
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring possibly fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass97,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    840247226742
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DAMP INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail97,802 miles (+1,171)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    357907192223
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced DAMP INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass96,631 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,631 miles
    Test number
    903576644262
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack n/s (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail96,580 miles (+3,482)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    239494224083
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack n/s (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,098 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,098 miles
    Test number
    743700075197
    • 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)

  19. Pass86,287 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    716792545066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,819 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,819 miles
    Test number
    765814144037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,145 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    486998133047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,131 miles (+6,324)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,131 miles
    Test number
    988197233044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tire wearing on inner edge

  23. Fail65,807 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    199424342077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S HEADLAMP BULB COVER MISSING

  24. Pass65,807 miles (+4,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    999214042091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S HEADLAMP BULB COVER MISSING

  25. Pass61,369 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    656158131026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass57,865 miles (+3,388)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    373828140004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront washer bottle leaking
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking slightly

  27. Pass54,477 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    393941969007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    111697578072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail47,114 miles (+6,540)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    512357478042
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass40,574 miles (+9,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,574 miles
    Test number
    380548677084
    • 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)

  31. Pass31,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    602669576050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 AMK

Does LR03 AMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 AMK is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AMK?
The MOT on LR03 AMK is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 AMK done?
LR03 AMK was recorded at 116,158 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has LR03 AMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AMK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 AMK 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 AMK find?
LR03 AMK passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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