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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 YAYMOT history

LR03 YAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

LR03 YAY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
105,207 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YAY
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 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YAY was last recorded at 105,207 miles on 31 May 2025, 10,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2015: 50,417 miles, lower than 50,420 miles on 16 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,209 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,998 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,207 miles
  • 2024 – 94,209 miles
  • 2022 – 92,297 miles
  • 2021 – 89,317 miles
  • 2020 – 84,381 miles
  • 2019 – 78,259 miles
  • 2018 – 72,017 miles
  • 2017 – 69,159 miles
  • 2016 – 63,207 miles
  • 2015 – 52,185 miles
  • 2014 – 50,420 miles
  • 2013 – 43,140 miles
  • 2012 – 38,980 miles
  • 2011 – 34,774 miles
  • 2010 – 30,777 miles
  • 2009 – 25,382 miles
  • 2008 – 21,495 miles
  • 2007 – 17,942 miles
  • 2006 – 14,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,207 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust flexy damaged and blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,207 miles (+10,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,207 miles
    Test number
    744917368326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,209 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    863038549907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,297 miles (+2,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    423294457394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroding

  4. Pass89,317 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    143085549564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy damaged and blowing

  5. Fail89,265 miles (+4,884)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,265 miles
    Test number
    793079846395
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy damaged and blowing

  6. Pass84,381 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    605757642516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,259 miles (+6,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    686746604452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    602822270340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,017 miles (+2,858)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    840382065772
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    192697205063
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLexi Joint (7.1.2)

  11. Fail69,157 miles (+5,950)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    794185654412
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working Intermittent (Poor Connection) (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc New Clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLexi Joint (7.1.2)

  12. Pass63,207 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    414484305085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,185 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    457015391001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,417 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    756527325042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass50,417 miles (-3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    926287325031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  16. Fail50,420 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    726970754304
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  17. Fail50,400 miles (+7,260)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    905426334374
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,140 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    656591783280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,136 miles (+4,156)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    816290483205
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass38,980 miles (+4,206)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    557742482253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished/cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  21. Pass34,774 miles (+3,997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    145350871202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished

  22. Pass30,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    960396340215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,777 miles (+5,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    453386340288
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,382 miles
    Test number
    960563089149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,380 miles (+3,885)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    863383489116
    • 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)

  26. Pass21,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,495 miles
    Test number
    153430618199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,495 miles (+3,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,495 miles
    Test number
    910079208192
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  28. Pass17,942 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,942 miles
    Test number
    373898517108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,108 miles
    Test number
    321852906107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YAY

Does LR03 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 YAY expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YAY?
The MOT on LR03 YAY expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 YAY done?
LR03 YAY was recorded at 105,207 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has LR03 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YAY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 YAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 YAY find?
LR03 YAY passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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