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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 VBVMOT history

LR03 VBV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

LR03 VBV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
136,611 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VBV was last recorded at 136,611 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 7,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,445 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,166 miles
Average per year
7,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,611 miles
  • 2021 – 129,445 miles
  • 2020 – 123,346 miles
  • 2019 – 117,877 miles
  • 2018 – 111,160 miles
  • 2017 – 104,111 miles
  • 2016 – 96,803 miles
  • 2015 – 89,604 miles
  • 2014 – 80,691 miles
  • 2013 – 71,113 miles
  • 2012 – 61,080 miles
  • 2011 – 51,672 miles
  • 2010 – 47,616 miles
  • 2009 – 41,328 miles
  • 2008 – 34,719 miles
  • 2007 – 27,006 miles
  • 2006 – 21,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,611 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,611 miles (+7,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    622392260433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,445 miles (+6,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    627291778847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,346 miles (+5,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    226009331783
    • AdvisorySlight play both sides front anti roll bar inner bushes.

  4. Pass117,877 miles (+6,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,877 miles
    Test number
    328980835637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,160 miles (+7,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    323902912861
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met.

  6. Pass104,111 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    743977932906
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  7. Pass96,803 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    378775426643
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.

  8. Pass89,604 miles (+32)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    807275035133
    • 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 covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail89,572 miles (+8,881)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    607513935162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass80,691 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    295018024421
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail80,691 miles (+9,578)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    377808724138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass71,113 miles (+10,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,113 miles
    Test number
    228533323416
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,080 miles (+187)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    816943732171
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside indicator tell tale very dim

  14. Fail60,893 miles (+9,221)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    175574902189
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass51,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    225083201175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,672 miles (+4,056)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    338453301187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,616 miles (+6,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,616 miles
    Test number
    553675500145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  18. Pass41,328 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    774885109115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,719 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,719 miles
    Test number
    612669818142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,006 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    364458507145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    714428116114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VBV

Does LR03 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VBV expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VBV?
The MOT on LR03 VBV expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VBV done?
LR03 VBV was recorded at 136,611 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
Has LR03 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VBV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LR03 VBV 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 VBV find?
LR03 VBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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