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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 EWKMOT history

LR03 EWK is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LR03 EWK purple Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,265 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EWK was last recorded at 119,265 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,476 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
789 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,265 miles
  • 2025 – 118,476 miles
  • 2024 – 117,267 miles
  • 2023 – 116,377 miles
  • 2022 – 114,879 miles
  • 2020 – 114,748 miles
  • 2019 – 92,643 miles
  • 2018 – 90,216 miles
  • 2017 – 85,966 miles
  • 2016 – 79,708 miles
  • 2015 – 72,794 miles
  • 2014 – 65,759 miles
  • 2013 – 59,732 miles
  • 2012 – 53,532 miles
  • 2011 – 47,002 miles
  • 2010 – 40,263 miles
  • 2009 – 33,568 miles
  • 2008 – 26,777 miles
  • 2007 – 20,727 miles
  • 2006 – 14,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,265 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,265 miles
    Test number
    193444769687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,265 miles (+789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,265 miles
    Test number
    624018153963
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass118,476 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    331184768571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,267 miles (+890)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    900363674394
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,377 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    848686346946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    268494540327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail114,879 miles (+131)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    200881769458
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,748 miles (+18,078)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,748 miles
    Test number
    803016540054
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass96,670 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    670012232874
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,668 miles (+4,025)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,668 miles
    Test number
    434035091476
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,643 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    937175477332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,216 miles (+4,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,216 miles
    Test number
    151725376050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass85,966 miles (+6,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    988410374187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass79,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    548477181654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail79,705 miles (+6,911)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    154393430590
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass72,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    765503585033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail72,794 miles (+7,035)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    885783285062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass65,759 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    728043384007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEml on dash.

  19. Fail65,758 miles (+6,026)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    345013184041
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEml on dash.

  20. Pass59,732 miles (+6,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    138949183002
    • 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)

  21. Pass53,532 miles (+6,530)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    129049772076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings
    • NoteOffside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

  22. Pass47,002 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    169385671008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,861 miles (+6,598)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    639751371011
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,263 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    914141780003
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  25. Fail40,263 miles (+6,695)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    120008670431
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  26. Pass33,568 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    990960789087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,499 miles (+6,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,499 miles
    Test number
    341787579025
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  28. Pass26,777 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    221779558037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    114225677009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,723 miles (+6,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    142215977457
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  31. Pass14,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,326 miles
    Test number
    630716076048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EWK

Does LR03 EWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EWK is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EWK?
The MOT on LR03 EWK is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EWK done?
LR03 EWK was recorded at 119,265 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has LR03 EWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EWK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 EWK 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 EWK find?
LR03 EWK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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