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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 LWDMOT history

LS03 LWD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LS03 LWD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
94,794 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LWD
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
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LWD was last recorded at 94,794 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 2,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,833 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,961 miles
Average per year
4,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,794 miles
  • 2022 – 91,833 miles
  • 2021 – 85,795 miles
  • 2019 – 81,515 miles
  • 2018 – 72,931 miles
  • 2017 – 66,305 miles
  • 2016 – 61,476 miles
  • 2015 – 57,086 miles
  • 2014 – 51,930 miles
  • 2013 – 46,910 miles
  • 2012 – 42,459 miles
  • 2011 – 37,844 miles
  • 2010 – 32,848 miles
  • 2009 – 30,242 miles
  • 2008 – 28,424 miles
  • 2007 – 26,518 miles
  • 2006 – 24,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,794 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,794 miles (+2,961)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    514869944464
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,833 miles (+6,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,833 miles
    Test number
    395119793762
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,795 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,795 miles
    Test number
    941198917034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass81,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    183204042521
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail81,515 miles (+8,584)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    141805394405
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,931 miles (+6,626)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,931 miles
    Test number
    602401223437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass66,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    427107335680
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail66,305 miles (+4,829)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    306228732151
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass61,476 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    236729448568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail61,476 miles (+4,390)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    854344330941
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION INCORRECT (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass57,086 miles (+5,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    295050965492
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass51,930 miles (+5,020)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    149851164177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass46,910 miles (+100)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    439355773123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail46,810 miles (+4,351)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,810 miles
    Test number
    275389463469
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass42,459 miles (+4,615)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,459 miles
    Test number
    248501272175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass37,844 miles (+4,996)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    857865771189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine managemant light is on

  17. Pass32,848 miles (+17)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    240573780477
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail32,831 miles (+2,589)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    701681180176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass30,242 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,242 miles
    Test number
    214863789495
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail30,206 miles (+1,782)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    101020289124
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass28,424 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,424 miles
    Test number
    853903288158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,415 miles (+1,897)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,415 miles
    Test number
    671922588183
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass26,518 miles (+2,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    804713587166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass24,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,026 miles
    Test number
    621681586179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LS03 LWD

Does LS03 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LWD expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LWD?
The MOT on LS03 LWD expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LWD done?
LS03 LWD was recorded at 94,794 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
Has LS03 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LWD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS03 LWD 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 LWD find?
LS03 LWD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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