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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 XZHMOT history

LR03 XZH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

LR03 XZH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
193,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XZH was last recorded at 193,509 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,501 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,509 miles
  • 2023 – 190,533 miles
  • 2022 – 183,862 miles
  • 2021 – 183,835 miles
  • 2019 – 173,966 miles
  • 2018 – 166,223 miles
  • 2017 – 156,025 miles
  • 2016 – 146,445 miles
  • 2015 – 139,583 miles
  • 2014 – 134,834 miles
  • 2013 – 120,614 miles
  • 2012 – 98,853 miles
  • 2011 – 97,375 miles
  • 2010 – 90,334 miles
  • 2009 – 75,541 miles
  • 2008 – 61,704 miles
  • 2007 – 42,969 miles
  • 2006 – 24,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,509 miles
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative offside tell-tale not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,509 miles (+8)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,509 miles
    Test number
    206127798176
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative offside tell-tale not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail193,501 miles (+2,968)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,501 miles
    Test number
    246416753547
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean average of 2.13 m-1 plate value 0.60 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative offside tell-tale not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass190,533 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,533 miles
    Test number
    733839299232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail190,512 miles (+6,650)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,512 miles
    Test number
    114344781711
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass183,862 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,862 miles
    Test number
    368910216987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

  6. Fail183,835 miles (+9,869)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,835 miles
    Test number
    887426740659
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working water in light unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working water in light unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,966 miles
    Test number
    216085117883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail173,966 miles (+7,743)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,966 miles
    Test number
    607067218236
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass166,223 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,223 miles
    Test number
    572112668426
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,223 miles (+10,198)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,223 miles
    Test number
    994066699055
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass156,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,025 miles
    Test number
    224265218628
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail156,025 miles (+9,580)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,025 miles
    Test number
    161488550482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass146,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    322614509912
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail146,445 miles (+6,862)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    331400298523
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,583 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    157250085133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding - brake discs worn and corroded

  16. Fail139,583 miles (+4,749)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    658520985147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding - brake discs worn and corroded

  17. Pass134,834 miles (+14,220)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,834 miles
    Test number
    725207484272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers loose
    • NoteWheel caps fitted

  18. Pass120,614 miles (+21,761)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    527717173273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  19. Pass98,853 miles (+1,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    926119032173
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  20. Fail97,375 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    287140791218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteDual mass fly wheel defective
    • NoteWindscreen damaged in zone a right on the limit of 10mm

  21. Pass97,375 miles (+7,041)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    537050591203
    • NoteDual mass fly wheel defective
    • NoteWindscreen damaged in zone a right on the limit of 10mm

  22. Pass90,334 miles (+14,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    821828460106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    100647729183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,541 miles (+13,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    243037429477
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass61,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    143487428155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,704 miles (+18,735)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    760667828185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  27. Pass42,969 miles (+18,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,969 miles
    Test number
    750307317139
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass24,196 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    400032886021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,093 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    432236076021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LR03 XZH

Does LR03 XZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XZH expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XZH?
The MOT on LR03 XZH expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XZH done?
LR03 XZH was recorded at 193,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LR03 XZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XZH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 XZH 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 XZH find?
LR03 XZH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: indicator tell-tale inoperative offside tell-tale not illuminating; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen, and 4 more.

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