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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LS03 FNUMOT history

LS03 FNU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 106,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LS03 FNU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,937 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FNU was last recorded at 106,937 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,531 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,937 miles
  • 2025 – 106,531 miles
  • 2024 – 106,428 miles
  • 2023 – 106,156 miles
  • 2022 – 105,922 miles
  • 2021 – 105,711 miles
  • 2020 – 105,587 miles
  • 2019 – 105,312 miles
  • 2018 – 98,664 miles
  • 2017 – 93,488 miles
  • 2016 – 86,267 miles
  • 2015 – 80,796 miles
  • 2014 – 74,681 miles
  • 2013 – 68,767 miles
  • 2012 – 61,930 miles
  • 2011 – 55,399 miles
  • 2010 – 48,471 miles
  • 2009 – 42,030 miles
  • 2008 – 36,144 miles
  • 2007 – 30,090 miles
  • 2006 – 23,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 silencer deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Non - obligatory mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,937 miles5 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    562003147011
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail106,937 miles (+406)1 repaired5 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    206163421638
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass106,531 miles (+6)6 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,531 miles
    Test number
    537791414816
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail106,525 miles (+97)1 major6 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    888812195154
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass106,428 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    703217104548
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  6. Fail106,428 miles (+272)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    679504370450
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  7. Pass106,156 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    974928832637
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating
  8. Fail106,156 miles (+234)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    802118443414
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating
  9. Pass105,922 miles (+211)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    973065209243
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non-obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  10. Pass105,711 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    524551468583
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non - obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  11. Fail105,709 miles (+122)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    753563980635
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Non - obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  12. Pass105,587 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    307436581018
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  13. Fail105,587 miles (+275)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    647429382474
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  14. Pass105,312 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    184293447314
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
  15. Fail105,309 miles (+6,645)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    223735843315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
  16. Pass98,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    902205603993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail98,662 miles (+5,174)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    156893590673
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass93,488 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    888903907370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,461 miles (+7,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    483450489155
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  20. Pass86,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    326934388941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,264 miles (+5,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    573046237195
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
  22. Pass80,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    237196405139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,792 miles (+6,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    667596205198
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass74,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    215927904199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,679 miles (+5,912)3 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    645437304118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  26. Pass68,767 miles (+6,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    666735813182
    • 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)
  27. Pass61,930 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    907471402152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,399 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    976497091026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,471 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    372745300124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,030 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    360873919169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,144 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,144 miles
    Test number
    423119508193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,090 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    533161217188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass23,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    622691916167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail23,927 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    773471016109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS03 FNU

Does LS03 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FNU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FNU?
The MOT on LS03 FNU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 FNU done?
LS03 FNU was recorded at 106,937 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has LS03 FNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FNU has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 FNU 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 FNU find?
LS03 FNU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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