Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LS03 LWTMOT history
LS03 LWT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 123,991 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 LWT
- 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
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 LWT was last recorded at 123,991 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 3,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 120,785 miles · 15 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,206 miles
- Average per year
- 5,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 123,991 miles
- 2023 – 120,785 miles
- 2022 – 117,533 miles
- 2021 – 111,997 miles
- 2020 – 107,718 miles
- 2019 – 103,965 miles
- 2018 – 97,870 miles
- 2017 – 85,262 miles
- 2016 – 80,171 miles
- 2015 – 75,454 miles
- 2014 – 68,492 miles
- 2013 – 65,429 miles
- 2012 – 62,292 miles
- 2011 – 55,093 miles
- 2010 – 47,533 miles
- 2009 – 39,353 miles
- 2008 – 33,568 miles
- 2007 – 27,017 miles
- 2006 – 21,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,991 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Reverse light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy and close to a failure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Centre stop lamp has 4 bulbs not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear exhaust box is corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,991 miles (+3,206)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,991 miles
- Test number
- 264240292478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,785 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,785 miles
- Test number
- 248904490233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,533 miles (+5,536)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,533 miles
- Test number
- 604229023053
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims have poor pattern
- AdvisoryEngine has signs of an oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi is damaged
- AdvisoryRear brakes are noisy in operation
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass111,997 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 111,997 miles
- Test number
- 917843415240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy and close to a failure (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp has 4 bulbs not working
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail111,997 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,997 miles
- Test number
- 737345972702
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy and close to a failure (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp has 4 bulbs not working
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
- AdvisoryRecommend tracking is checked due to tyre wear
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass107,718 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 107,718 miles
- Test number
- 336079583002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail107,714 miles (+3,749)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,714 miles
- Test number
- 686196375223
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass103,965 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 103,965 miles
- Test number
- 922723298109
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail103,965 miles (+6,095)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,965 miles
- Test number
- 911315750732
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass97,870 miles (+12,608)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 97,870 miles
- Test number
- 370126788569
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass85,262 miles (+5,091)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 85,262 miles
- Test number
- 729797819216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear BOTH rear brakes are binding slightly
Pass80,171 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 80,171 miles
- Test number
- 876199126999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,454 miles
- Test number
- 452481779276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,454 miles (+6,962)1 dangerous4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,454 miles
- Test number
- 389164535174
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass68,492 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,492 miles
- Test number
- 817806954152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,429 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 146518953141
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail65,429 miles (+3,137)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 139388753157
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,292 miles (+7,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,292 miles
- Test number
- 885356962123
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass55,093 miles (+7,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,093 miles
- Test number
- 255332161112
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass47,533 miles (+8,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,533 miles
- Test number
- 340593660105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass39,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,353 miles
- Test number
- 243564969462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,353 miles (+5,785)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,353 miles
- Test number
- 470354169113
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteRear brakes look as if getting low recomend check
Pass33,568 miles (+6,551)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,568 miles
- Test number
- 763926568158
- NoteOffside rear view mirror damaged but not excessive
Pass27,017 miles (+5,388)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,017 miles
- Test number
- 930575857166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 21,629 miles
- Test number
- 204717256170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,629 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,629 miles
- Test number
- 330767756127
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS03 LWT
- Does LS03 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 LWT expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 LWT?
- The MOT on LS03 LWT expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 LWT done?
- LS03 LWT was recorded at 123,991 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
- Has LS03 LWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 LWT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS03 LWT 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 LWT find?
- LS03 LWT passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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