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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR03 ZBEMOT history

LR03 ZBE is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LR03 ZBE green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,776 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZBE was last recorded at 86,776 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 16,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,334 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
16,442 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,776 miles
  • 2024 – 70,334 miles
  • 2023 – 68,672 miles
  • 2022 – 66,873 miles
  • 2021 – 65,323 miles
  • 2020 – 63,768 miles
  • 2019 – 61,790 miles
  • 2018 – 60,058 miles
  • 2017 – 58,566 miles
  • 2016 – 52,444 miles
  • 2015 – 50,075 miles
  • 2014 – 48,491 miles
  • 2013 – 45,776 miles
  • 2012 – 34,989 miles
  • 2011 – 22,249 miles
  • 2010 – 18,467 miles
  • 2009 – 13,601 miles
  • 2008 – 11,221 miles
  • 2007 – 8,589 miles
  • 2006 – 6,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,776 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,776 miles (+16,442)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    680141645481
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,334 miles (+1,662)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    388366128236
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,672 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    340530256459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,873 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    539230398365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,323 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    379472983802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,768 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    357375390248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,790 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    847976262867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,058 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,058 miles
    Test number
    758205314605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  9. Pass58,566 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    140762664734
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  10. Pass52,444 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,444 miles
    Test number
    250169630396
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  11. Fail52,437 miles (+2,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    815652894224
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement usual rear bush, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  12. Pass50,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    258816175063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail50,075 miles (+1,584)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    966046275021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail48,491 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    256158274059
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,491 miles (+2,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    616178674020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,776 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    169201983054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,676 miles (+10,687)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    655258373017
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass34,989 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    839175772038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,577 miles (+12,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    617395962037
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass22,249 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    116089661068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,467 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,467 miles
    Test number
    784831760055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,601 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,601 miles
    Test number
    811949779087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,221 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    880480988052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,589 miles
    Test number
    423381987023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,589 miles (+2,070)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,589 miles
    Test number
    143141587066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass6,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    6,519 miles
    Test number
    601783286061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZBE

Does LR03 ZBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZBE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZBE?
The MOT on LR03 ZBE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZBE done?
LR03 ZBE was recorded at 86,776 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZBE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZBE 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 ZBE find?
LR03 ZBE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides, and 4 more.

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