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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 HVPMOT history

LS03 HVP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

LS03 HVP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
128,149 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HVP was last recorded at 128,149 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,963 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
6,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,149 miles
  • 2021 – 116,460 miles
  • 2020 – 104,758 miles
  • 2019 – 91,648 miles
  • 2018 – 81,079 miles
  • 2017 – 69,258 miles
  • 2016 – 47,993 miles
  • 2015 – 46,074 miles
  • 2014 – 44,438 miles
  • 2013 – 41,831 miles
  • 2012 – 41,000 miles
  • 2011 – 39,138 miles
  • 2010 – 36,981 miles
  • 2009 – 33,337 miles
  • 2008 – 29,007 miles
  • 2007 – 24,461 miles
  • 2006 – 20,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,149 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,149 miles (+186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,149 miles
    Test number
    107314400415
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,963 miles (+11,503)6 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,963 miles
    Test number
    668687130140
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting! (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,460 miles (+197)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    697405810219
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,263 miles (+11,505)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    958724117307
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,758 miles (+13,110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    344338234954
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf and osf (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    825475869286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail91,646 miles (+10,567)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    939130022245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass81,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    515195065740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail81,079 miles (+11,821)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    509386512672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass69,258 miles (+21,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    750983573036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  11. Pass47,993 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    215980081503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,074 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    309960734654
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Pass44,438 miles (+2,607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    129195964284
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass41,831 miles (+831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    908406563234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass41,000 miles (+1,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    177699862245
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass39,138 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,138 miles
    Test number
    138366971253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,981 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    354282470203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,337 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,337 miles
    Test number
    194625479290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,007 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    983493088259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,461 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    734228177209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,307 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,307 miles
    Test number
    904164686299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,861 miles
    Test number
    140959506104
    • 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)

Questions about LS03 HVP

Does LS03 HVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HVP expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HVP?
The MOT on LS03 HVP expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HVP done?
LS03 HVP was recorded at 128,149 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
Has LS03 HVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HVP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 HVP 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 HVP find?
LS03 HVP passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; engine management light on; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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