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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 LWGMOT history

LS03 LWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

LS03 LWG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
95,719 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LWG was last recorded at 95,719 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 7,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2012: 16,630 miles, lower than 38,570 miles on 11 Jun 2011.

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
88,351 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,368 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,719 miles
  • 2023 – 88,351 miles
  • 2022 – 82,631 miles
  • 2021 – 80,032 miles
  • 2020 – 75,278 miles
  • 2019 – 68,792 miles
  • 2018 – 60,887 miles
  • 2017 – 52,615 miles
  • 2016 – 47,207 miles
  • 2012 – 16,630 miles
  • 2011 – 38,570 miles
  • 2010 – 36,182 miles
  • 2009 – 32,977 miles
  • 2008 – 30,642 miles
  • 2007 – 27,652 miles
  • 2006 – 24,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    222543614270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,719 miles (+7,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    341091262259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,351 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    283671521878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,350 miles (+5,719)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    248042309206
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,631 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    849970361526
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail82,629 miles (+2,597)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    870149171383
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass80,032 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,032 miles
    Test number
    699603052871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,140 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    163864253031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,278 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    890700483373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,792 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    813110521024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    508174378559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,887 miles (+8,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    279905545419
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  13. Pass52,615 miles (+5,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    981329254098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on the inner sidewall and showing signs of distortion
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass47,207 miles (+30,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,207 miles
    Test number
    405134875216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  15. Pass16,630 miles (-21,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,630 miles
    Test number
    128110572177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,570 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,570 miles
    Test number
    798982061183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass38,570 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,570 miles
    Test number
    919622461138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,182 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,182 miles
    Test number
    934092560163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,977 miles (+2,335)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,977 miles
    Test number
    824141069168
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension wishbone pivot bushes poor

  20. Pass30,642 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    142432568108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,652 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    253984547191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    151560246118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LWG

Does LS03 LWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LWG expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LWG?
The MOT on LS03 LWG expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LWG done?
LS03 LWG was recorded at 95,719 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has LS03 LWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LWG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 LWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 LWG find?
LS03 LWG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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