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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.

LR03 YBA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass74,690 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. Pass48,309 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    234176368918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass44,150 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    975686295159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass41,002 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    768174114276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,121 miles
    Test number
    478814613273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. Pass29,359 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,359 miles
    Test number
    449513111276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass18,010 miles (-900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,010 miles
    Test number
    931720769101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,910 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    962323178148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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