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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 YBDMOT history

LR03 YBD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR03 YBD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,916 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YBD
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
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YBD was last recorded at 148,916 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,886 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,030 miles
Average per year
6,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,916 miles
  • 2024 – 145,886 miles
  • 2023 – 141,829 miles
  • 2022 – 135,880 miles
  • 2021 – 130,970 miles
  • 2020 – 125,343 miles
  • 2019 – 119,677 miles
  • 2018 – 109,587 miles
  • 2017 – 100,181 miles
  • 2016 – 93,728 miles
  • 2015 – 87,411 miles
  • 2014 – 81,291 miles
  • 2013 – 73,345 miles
  • 2012 – 64,745 miles
  • 2011 – 62,924 miles
  • 2010 – 57,207 miles
  • 2009 – 50,238 miles
  • 2008 – 40,818 miles
  • 2007 – 28,410 miles
  • 2006 – 19,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    466345188142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    345394058104
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,916 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,916 miles
    Test number
    560685241830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,886 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    246255972297
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,886 miles (+4,057)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    833129988229
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,829 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,829 miles
    Test number
    792393241233
    • AdvisoryBlow from front flexi
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty

  7. Pass135,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    525853484592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail135,880 miles (+4,910)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    338505263191
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,970 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    943372063405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,343 miles (+5,666)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    709005482551
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass119,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    106185011434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,677 miles (+10,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    470301630268
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass109,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    342884552128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,587 miles (+9,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    935382626361
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass100,181 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    425107183179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass93,728 miles (+6,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    630253723720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass87,411 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    925873997225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    196468014328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail81,291 miles (+7,946)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    445738314452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail73,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    455135523427
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass73,345 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    817095223315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,745 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    738482732369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,924 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    909496961102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,913 miles (+5,706)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    798521961176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,207 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,207 miles
    Test number
    654875460151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,238 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    780730019155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,818 miles (+12,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    263772518427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,410 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    703669687062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,998 miles
    Test number
    164943206191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,998 miles
    Test number
    943173006199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LR03 YBD

Does LR03 YBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 YBD is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YBD?
The MOT on LR03 YBD is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 YBD done?
LR03 YBD was recorded at 148,916 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
Has LR03 YBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YBD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 YBD 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 YBD find?
LR03 YBD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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