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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 HKUMOT history

LR03 HKU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

LR03 HKU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2024
Mileage
115,716 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HKU was last recorded at 115,716 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,991 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
6,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,716 miles
  • 2022 – 113,991 miles
  • 2021 – 111,873 miles
  • 2019 – 107,091 miles
  • 2018 – 98,871 miles
  • 2017 – 93,208 miles
  • 2016 – 80,750 miles
  • 2015 – 65,514 miles
  • 2014 – 53,863 miles
  • 2013 – 41,679 miles
  • 2012 – 22,179 miles
  • 2011 – 21,429 miles
  • 2010 – 20,876 miles
  • 2009 – 20,171 miles
  • 2008 – 19,403 miles
  • 2007 – 17,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,716 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,716 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    865111942014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,991 miles (+2,118)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,991 miles
    Test number
    621628635678
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,873 miles (+4,782)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    966799076621
    • MinorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass107,091 miles (+8,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    666431667403
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,871 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    628362843426
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary

  6. Fail98,871 miles (+5,663)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    223809664721
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary

  7. Pass93,208 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    170676603873
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail93,207 miles (+12,457)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    233934554864
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass80,750 miles (+15,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    861612848743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass65,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    166952795073
    • NoteSee last test

  11. Fail65,514 miles (+11,651)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    615892595057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteEml
    • NotePoor viewing of inner brakes

  12. Pass53,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    507593394012
    • NoteEngine light on

  13. Fail53,863 miles (+12,184)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    437053394088
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on

  14. Pass41,679 miles (+19,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    158043493472
    • 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)

  15. Pass22,179 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,179 miles
    Test number
    326154082034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,429 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    306485871060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,876 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,876 miles
    Test number
    322148860068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,171 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,171 miles
    Test number
    173028579437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    190308458088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,403 miles (+1,427)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    102026358416
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,976 miles
    Test number
    843103957006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HKU

Does LR03 HKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HKU expired on 21 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HKU?
The MOT on LR03 HKU expired on 21 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HKU done?
LR03 HKU was recorded at 115,716 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
Has LR03 HKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HKU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LR03 HKU 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 HKU find?
LR03 HKU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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