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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 XXDMOT history

LR03 XXD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 62,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LR03 XXD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,757 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XXD
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
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XXD was last recorded at 62,757 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,757 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,757 miles
  • 2025 – 61,760 miles
  • 2024 – 59,323 miles
  • 2023 – 57,078 miles
  • 2022 – 54,855 miles
  • 2021 – 52,730 miles
  • 2020 – 50,843 miles
  • 2019 – 49,226 miles
  • 2018 – 47,081 miles
  • 2017 – 44,303 miles
  • 2016 – 43,175 miles
  • 2015 – 43,166 miles
  • 2014 – 43,102 miles
  • 2013 – 40,167 miles
  • 2012 – 35,904 miles
  • 2011 – 31,992 miles
  • 2010 – 28,412 miles
  • 2009 – 24,181 miles
  • 2008 – 19,862 miles
  • 2007 – 14,335 miles
  • 2006 – 10,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,757 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,757 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    267337262936
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,757 miles (+997)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    659433716765
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,760 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    884801335495
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,323 miles (+2,245)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,323 miles
    Test number
    204467782220
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,078 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    944009134031
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  6. Fail57,073 miles (+2,218)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    398596504748
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  7. Pass54,855 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    451431729741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,831 miles (+2,101)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,831 miles
    Test number
    482255453781
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass52,730 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    758982699980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,580 miles (+1,737)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    303376849210
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    726365459674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,843 miles (+1,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    808817887205
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,226 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    127250777408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail49,197 miles (+2,116)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    415273980746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass47,081 miles (+2,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    141284340766
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass44,303 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    690237300897
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,175 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    760356266784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,166 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    236407615114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,102 miles (+2,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    736792514156
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass40,167 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,167 miles
    Test number
    296657903162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Fail40,167 miles (+4,263)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,167 miles
    Test number
    126347103106
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  22. Pass35,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    229881212119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,904 miles (+3,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    726351212146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    499464701169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,992 miles (+3,580)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    617984501164
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass28,412 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    283418590031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,181 miles
    Test number
    212448709487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail24,181 miles (+4,319)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,181 miles
    Test number
    581847209176
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass19,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,862 miles
    Test number
    214591508418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,862 miles (+5,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,862 miles
    Test number
    712721808172
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass14,335 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,335 miles
    Test number
    790573607143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass10,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    631795216103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail10,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    612585516128
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about LR03 XXD

Does LR03 XXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 XXD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XXD?
The MOT on LR03 XXD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 XXD done?
LR03 XXD was recorded at 62,757 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has LR03 XXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XXD has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 XXD 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 XXD find?
LR03 XXD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp insecure; oil leak, but not excessive.

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