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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 ZCEMOT history

LR03 ZCE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LR03 ZCE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,063 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZCE
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 expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZCE was last recorded at 80,063 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,221 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,842 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,063 miles
  • 2023 – 75,221 miles
  • 2022 – 69,210 miles
  • 2021 – 63,497 miles
  • 2020 – 60,309 miles
  • 2019 – 58,782 miles
  • 2018 – 57,163 miles
  • 2017 – 55,112 miles
  • 2016 – 53,189 miles
  • 2015 – 51,262 miles
  • 2014 – 48,736 miles
  • 2013 – 46,268 miles
  • 2012 – 43,957 miles
  • 2011 – 39,811 miles
  • 2010 – 35,824 miles
  • 2009 – 31,445 miles
  • 2008 – 25,680 miles
  • 2007 – 21,001 miles
  • 2006 – 17,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    741923339586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,063 miles (+4,842)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    921999689587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,221 miles (+6,011)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    947324464667
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,210 miles (+5,713)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    871744869220
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,497 miles (+1,204)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    601858104748
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,293 miles (+1,984)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,293 miles
    Test number
    189193112841
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass60,309 miles (+1,527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    775745457348
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    887270526579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail58,779 miles (+1,616)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    275822418955
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,163 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    675290980330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,112 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    601834234618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass53,189 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    136809051450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,262 miles (+2,526)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    425260315181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass48,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    686484414197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail48,736 miles (+2,468)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    629444114115
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,268 miles (+2,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    687842813131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,957 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    735734612196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,811 miles (+3,987)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    807149701179
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass35,824 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    241049900496
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail35,822 miles (+4,377)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    163919800106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass31,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,445 miles
    Test number
    300490419158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,445 miles (+5,765)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,445 miles
    Test number
    542760519184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass25,680 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,680 miles
    Test number
    202486518411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,001 miles
    Test number
    300163017193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,001 miles (+3,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,001 miles
    Test number
    244113617144
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass17,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    463277616141
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LR03 ZCE

Does LR03 ZCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZCE expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZCE?
The MOT on LR03 ZCE expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZCE done?
LR03 ZCE was recorded at 80,063 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZCE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZCE 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 ZCE find?
LR03 ZCE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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