
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LR03 YBAMOT history
LR03 YBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 74,690 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 YBA
- 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 6 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 YBA was last recorded at 74,690 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jun 2009: 18,010 miles, lower than 18,910 miles on 21 Jun 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,685 miles · 30 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 74,690 miles
- 2021 – 62,579 miles
- 2019 – 61,008 miles
- 2018 – 57,053 miles
- 2017 – 53,241 miles
- 2016 – 48,309 miles
- 2015 – 44,150 miles
- 2014 – 41,002 miles
- 2013 – 38,121 miles
- 2012 – 34,119 miles
- 2011 – 29,359 miles
- 2009 – 20,034 miles
- 2008 – 18,910 miles
- 2006 – 12,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,690 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 74,690 miles
- Test number
- 851585472412
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,685 miles (+12,106)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,685 miles
- Test number
- 403748793579
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,579 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 62,579 miles
- Test number
- 565191414934
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar links slightly play front wishbone arm bushes slightly play
- AdvisoryFront discs and rear discs and pads slightly worn both rear tyres close to 1.6mm nearside front inner c.v boot slightly worn
Fail62,579 miles (+1,571)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,579 miles
- Test number
- 198866979779
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar links slightly play front wishbone arm bushes slightly play
- AdvisoryFront discs and rear discs and pads slightly worn both rear tyres close to 1.6mm nearside front inner c.v boot slightly worn
Pass61,008 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,008 miles
- Test number
- 684862249076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,008 miles (+3,955)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,008 miles
- Test number
- 183676006090
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,053 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 57,053 miles
- Test number
- 535056613785
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,053 miles (+3,812)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,053 miles
- Test number
- 397776308428
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,241 miles (+4,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 53,241 miles
- Test number
- 449796113707
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass48,309 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 48,309 miles
- Test number
- 234176368918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,140 miles (+3,990)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,140 miles
- Test number
- 141043341867
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,150 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 44,150 miles
- Test number
- 975686295159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,148 miles (+3,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,148 miles
- Test number
- 237368085103
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,002 miles (+2,881)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 41,002 miles
- Test number
- 768174114276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,121 miles
- Test number
- 478814613273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,121 miles (+4,002)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,121 miles
- Test number
- 565854313262
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass34,119 miles (+4,760)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,119 miles
- Test number
- 699782392142
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail29,359 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,359 miles
- Test number
- 387863411218
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass29,359 miles (+9,325)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 29,359 miles
- Test number
- 449513111276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,034 miles (+2,024)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 20,034 miles
- Test number
- 694422629200
- NoteN.s.r and o.sr tyres have slight cracking to the tread and side walls
Pass18,010 miles (-900)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,010 miles
- Test number
- 931720769101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,910 miles (+6,019)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 18,910 miles
- Test number
- 962323178148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,891 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 12,891 miles
- Test number
- 840835296160
- 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)
Questions about LR03 YBA
- Does LR03 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 YBA expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 YBA?
- The MOT on LR03 YBA expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 YBA done?
- LR03 YBA was recorded at 74,690 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
- Has LR03 YBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 YBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR03 YBA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 YBA find?
- LR03 YBA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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