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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR03 EWGMOT history

LR03 EWG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

LR03 EWG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
78,137 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EWG was last recorded at 78,137 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 12,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,399 miles · 1 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,738 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,137 miles
  • 2023 – 65,399 miles
  • 2022 – 58,554 miles
  • 2021 – 53,343 miles
  • 2020 – 44,401 miles
  • 2019 – 35,680 miles
  • 2018 – 28,300 miles
  • 2017 – 26,938 miles
  • 2016 – 25,190 miles
  • 2015 – 23,128 miles
  • 2014 – 20,891 miles
  • 2013 – 17,489 miles
  • 2012 – 14,776 miles
  • 2011 – 11,931 miles
  • 2010 – 9,558 miles
  • 2009 – 8,087 miles
  • 2008 – 7,289 miles
  • 2007 – 3,367 miles
  • 2006 – 2,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,137 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    905585225098
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail78,137 miles (+12,738)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    433596462204
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass65,399 miles (+6,845)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    735651130975
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass58,554 miles (+5,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,554 miles
    Test number
    978849077221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass53,343 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    640403173903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,401 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    541361487768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,680 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    205991441487
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail35,680 miles (+7,380)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    660271486477
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass28,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    954363415198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,300 miles (+1,362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    402801717990
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass26,938 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,938 miles
    Test number
    474947456079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,190 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,190 miles
    Test number
    363210543634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    237177775042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,128 miles (+2,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    219846975083
    • 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)
  15. Pass20,891 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,891 miles
    Test number
    266322774085
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear brakes squeeking
  16. Fail20,891 miles (+3,402)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,891 miles
    Test number
    586042374092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear brakes squeeking
  17. Pass17,489 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    935364083078
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
  18. Fail17,489 miles (+2,713)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    516344183034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront both tyres tyres tread wear uneven.
  19. Pass14,776 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,776 miles
    Test number
    668841982048
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge
  20. Fail14,776 miles (+2,845)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,776 miles
    Test number
    817971582031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge
  21. Pass11,931 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,931 miles
    Test number
    667848971095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,558 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,558 miles
    Test number
    141184280090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,087 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,087 miles
    Test number
    192850099003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,289 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,289 miles
    Test number
    510638678053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,367 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    3,367 miles
    Test number
    333397487036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,292 miles
    Test number
    982621296050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EWG

Does LR03 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EWG expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EWG?
The MOT on LR03 EWG expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EWG done?
LR03 EWG was recorded at 78,137 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has LR03 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EWG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 EWG 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 EWG find?
LR03 EWG passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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