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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LR03 ZHUMOT history

LR03 ZHU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

LR03 ZHU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
206,200 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZHU was last recorded at 206,200 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 12,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,438 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,762 miles
Average per year
8,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,200 miles
  • 2021 – 193,438 miles
  • 2020 – 175,423 miles
  • 2019 – 170,733 miles
  • 2018 – 164,167 miles
  • 2017 – 157,504 miles
  • 2016 – 153,334 miles
  • 2015 – 146,799 miles
  • 2014 – 132,497 miles
  • 2013 – 116,950 miles
  • 2012 – 109,341 miles
  • 2011 – 101,759 miles
  • 2010 – 94,553 miles
  • 2009 – 87,333 miles
  • 2008 – 79,929 miles
  • 2007 – 71,914 miles
  • 2006 – 61,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,200 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer sill's corroded both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,200 miles (+12,762)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    206,200 miles
    Test number
    270787643462
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer sill's corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,438 miles (+18,015)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,438 miles
    Test number
    920586063698
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded, not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded, not within 30cm

  3. Pass175,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,423 miles
    Test number
    404069839544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,423 miles (+4,690)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,423 miles
    Test number
    999253622241
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,733 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,733 miles
    Test number
    371960331368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,167 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,167 miles
    Test number
    641052459891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,504 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,504 miles
    Test number
    804914785659
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass153,334 miles (+6,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,334 miles
    Test number
    893725330026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all x4 (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass146,799 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,799 miles
    Test number
    711204395260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  10. Fail146,799 miles (+14,302)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,799 miles
    Test number
    250742404011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded

  11. Pass132,497 miles (+15,547)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    356647234291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass116,950 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    899660633187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass109,341 miles (+7,582)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,341 miles
    Test number
    686001332173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle wet at time of test

  14. Pass101,759 miles (+7,206)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,759 miles
    Test number
    216869721455
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly worn/lip edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner tread slight worn

  15. Pass94,553 miles (+7,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    894611430194
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass87,333 miles (+7,404)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    731202739138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass79,929 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    450290238186
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteRear inner disc pads cannot be seen
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside front suspension wishbone bushes

  18. Fail79,929 miles (+8,015)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    841410038146
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteRear inner disc pads cannot be seen
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside front suspension wishbone bushes

  19. Pass71,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    501245227127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail71,914 miles (+10,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    772305827120
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,789 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,789 miles
    Test number
    910965026172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDisc pads cannot be seen properly
    • NoteSlight wear on rear brake discs

Questions about LR03 ZHU

Does LR03 ZHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZHU expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZHU?
The MOT on LR03 ZHU expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZHU done?
LR03 ZHU was recorded at 206,200 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 8,840 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZHU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZHU 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 ZHU find?
LR03 ZHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front outer sill's corroded both sides; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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