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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LS03 FHGMOT history

LS03 FHG is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

LS03 FHG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
197,982 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FHG was last recorded at 197,982 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 7,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,741 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,241 miles
Average per year
8,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,982 miles
  • 2021 – 190,741 miles
  • 2020 – 184,943 miles
  • 2019 – 175,422 miles
  • 2018 – 170,613 miles
  • 2017 – 157,367 miles
  • 2016 – 147,831 miles
  • 2015 – 140,007 miles
  • 2013 – 125,898 miles
  • 2012 – 120,506 miles
  • 2011 – 116,376 miles
  • 2010 – 109,312 miles
  • 2009 – 100,415 miles
  • 2008 – 94,178 miles
  • 2007 – 78,860 miles
  • 2006 – 61,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,982 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,982 miles (+7,241)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,982 miles
    Test number
    953959637929
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,741 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    190,741 miles
    Test number
    731060090833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,943 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    184,943 miles
    Test number
    483078215767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,422 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,422 miles
    Test number
    191173864040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,613 miles (+13,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    170,613 miles
    Test number
    806289541302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,367 miles (+9,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,367 miles
    Test number
    991537756190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriated.

  7. Pass147,831 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,831 miles
    Test number
    587913305681
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

  8. Pass140,007 miles (+14,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,007 miles
    Test number
    878448665037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,898 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    237983283425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,506 miles (+4,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    828761192156
    • NoteRear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  11. Pass116,376 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    897954091123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,312 miles (+8,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,312 miles
    Test number
    532257780157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,415 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    330497159155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,415 miles (+6,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    630477059182
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,178 miles
    Test number
    874172678183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,187 miles (+15,327)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,187 miles
    Test number
    334842078142
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass78,860 miles (+17,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    540716867145
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    764873776146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FHG

Does LS03 FHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FHG expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FHG?
The MOT on LS03 FHG expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FHG done?
LS03 FHG was recorded at 197,982 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 8,421 miles a year.
Has LS03 FHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FHG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on LS03 FHG 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 LS03 FHG find?
LS03 FHG passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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