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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 HBHMOT history

LS03 HBH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS03 HBH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,732 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HBH
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
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HBH was last recorded at 59,732 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 8,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2022: 37,698 miles, lower than 57,697 miles on 13 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,242 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,490 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,732 miles
  • 2024 – 51,242 miles
  • 2023 – 44,144 miles
  • 2022 – 37,698 miles
  • 2021 – 32,778 miles
  • 2020 – 28,499 miles
  • 2019 – 25,100 miles
  • 2018 – 19,391 miles
  • 2017 – 14,587 miles
  • 2016 – 11,897 miles
  • 2015 – 7,488 miles
  • 2014 – 6,858 miles
  • 2013 – 6,146 miles
  • 2012 – 5,221 miles
  • 2011 – 4,581 miles
  • 2010 – 4,143 miles
  • 2009 – 3,635 miles
  • 2008 – 3,048 miles
  • 2007 – 2,672 miles
  • 2006 – 2,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,732 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    891689739602
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,731 miles (+8,489)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,731 miles
    Test number
    403387040342
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,242 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    218737307222
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
    • AdvisoryOverheat light flashing during test

  4. Fail51,242 miles (+7,098)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    613300743971
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
    • AdvisoryOverheat light flashing during test

  5. Pass44,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    161471937915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  6. Fail44,142 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    611286333256
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  7. Pass37,698 miles (-19,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    639230924783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  8. Fail57,697 miles (+24,919)4 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    797814187370
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass32,778 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    448458860191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  10. Fail32,778 miles (+4,279)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    485168829089
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  11. Pass28,499 miles (+3,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    946998557592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight damage.

  12. Pass25,100 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,100 miles
    Test number
    718994786829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass19,391 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,391 miles
    Test number
    966651674475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door/body damage

  14. Pass14,587 miles (+2,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    495885205587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass11,897 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,897 miles
    Test number
    923269124389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,488 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,488 miles
    Test number
    218013715435
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail6,858 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,858 miles
    Test number
    528672834142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre outter sidewall is perishing seperating from tread.
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre outter sidewall is perishing seperating from tread.

  18. Pass6,858 miles (+712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    6,858 miles
    Test number
    905012934106
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre outter sidewall is perishing seperating from tread.
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre outter sidewall is perishing seperating from tread.

  19. Pass6,146 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    6,146 miles
    Test number
    158670843198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,221 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,221 miles
    Test number
    817742742138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail4,581 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,581 miles
    Test number
    257959331172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass4,581 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,581 miles
    Test number
    999759731153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,143 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,143 miles
    Test number
    160868640140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,635 miles
    Test number
    712118149152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail3,635 miles (+587)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,635 miles
    Test number
    692267149118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Fail3,048 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,048 miles
    Test number
    300388828130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass3,048 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,048 miles
    Test number
    520288928101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass2,672 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,672 miles
    Test number
    390754937160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass2,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,106 miles
    Test number
    743622236139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HBH

Does LS03 HBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 HBH is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HBH?
The MOT on LS03 HBH is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 HBH done?
LS03 HBH was recorded at 59,732 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has LS03 HBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HBH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 HBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 HBH find?
LS03 HBH passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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