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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 YAWMOT history

LR03 YAW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 102,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LR03 YAW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,204 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YAW was last recorded at 102,204 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,394 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,204 miles
  • 2024 – 101,394 miles
  • 2023 – 99,559 miles
  • 2022 – 98,755 miles
  • 2021 – 94,108 miles
  • 2020 – 92,872 miles
  • 2019 – 89,174 miles
  • 2018 – 86,730 miles
  • 2017 – 84,406 miles
  • 2016 – 81,620 miles
  • 2015 – 76,450 miles
  • 2014 – 67,863 miles
  • 2013 – 61,197 miles
  • 2012 – 55,056 miles
  • 2011 – 49,919 miles
  • 2010 – 44,400 miles
  • 2009 – 40,122 miles
  • 2008 – 35,216 miles
  • 2007 – 30,066 miles
  • 2006 – 24,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,204 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,204 miles (+810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    184283849489
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,394 miles (+1,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,394 miles
    Test number
    180989543878
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriated

  3. Pass99,559 miles (+804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    561893421355
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriated

  4. Pass98,755 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    694043966546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,108 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,108 miles
    Test number
    888845558359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,106 miles (+1,234)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    416134575604
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,872 miles
    Test number
    334394441360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,872 miles (+3,698)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,872 miles
    Test number
    829528622596
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    665705645248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriated

  10. Fail89,173 miles (+2,443)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    746820433333
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight grabbing on osr wheel

  11. Pass86,730 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,730 miles
    Test number
    245180449018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  12. Pass84,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,406 miles
    Test number
    161799848276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,405 miles (+2,785)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    780132900943
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass81,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    202888785682
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail81,620 miles (+5,170)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    749230011687
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass76,450 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    986906745299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,434 miles (+8,571)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    247352985427
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEM light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear tyres cracking tread

  18. Pass67,863 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    655090924141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteWindscreen cracked

  19. Fail67,863 miles (+6,666)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    137690224174
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteEM light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFuel overflow next to filler neck insecure
    • NoteWindscreen cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

  20. Pass61,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,197 miles
    Test number
    529027213168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,197 miles (+6,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,197 miles
    Test number
    925027413153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass55,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    206748412167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,056 miles (+5,137)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    937118512133
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre very low on the edges

  24. Pass49,919 miles (+5,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    228570411446
    • NoteO/S/R tyre side walls cracking

  25. Fail44,400 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    620279300197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass44,400 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    944259200179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail40,122 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    633117019113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass40,122 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    710037319195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,216 miles
    Test number
    470054418146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,216 miles (+5,150)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,216 miles
    Test number
    894154818123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass30,066 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    910067717123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  32. Pass24,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,126 miles
    Test number
    264419516194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YAW

Does LR03 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 YAW expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YAW?
The MOT on LR03 YAW expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 YAW done?
LR03 YAW was recorded at 102,204 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has LR03 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YAW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 YAW 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 YAW find?
LR03 YAW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine & under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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