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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 LXHMOT history

LS03 LXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS03 LXH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,158 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LXH
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
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LXH was last recorded at 49,158 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,637 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,158 miles
  • 2025 – 46,842 miles
  • 2024 – 45,537 miles
  • 2023 – 43,893 miles
  • 2022 – 42,654 miles
  • 2021 – 39,970 miles
  • 2019 – 32,910 miles
  • 2018 – 29,317 miles
  • 2017 – 27,615 miles
  • 2016 – 26,049 miles
  • 2015 – 25,278 miles
  • 2014 – 23,066 miles
  • 2013 – 21,409 miles
  • 2012 – 20,245 miles
  • 2011 – 19,000 miles
  • 2010 – 17,310 miles
  • 2009 – 15,852 miles
  • 2008 – 15,048 miles
  • 2007 – 14,058 miles
  • 2006 – 12,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,158 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,158 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    116226309417
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail49,158 miles (+521)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    962885572518
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,637 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    205718555891
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail48,637 miles (+1,795)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    673398565305
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,842 miles (+1,305)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    152083054130
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,537 miles (+1,644)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    545935540589
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,893 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,893 miles
    Test number
    347541390071
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass42,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    899953156982
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail42,654 miles (+2,684)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    295198834616
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass39,970 miles (+7,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,970 miles
    Test number
    901884362964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass32,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,910 miles
    Test number
    810963360255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail32,910 miles (+3,593)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,910 miles
    Test number
    356960491731
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass29,317 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    349698707407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,615 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,615 miles
    Test number
    897625464324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,049 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,049 miles
    Test number
    123202512378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,278 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,278 miles
    Test number
    545217315186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,241 miles (+2,175)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,241 miles
    Test number
    736883715127
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass23,066 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    658715214100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,409 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,409 miles
    Test number
    388507803143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,245 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    217430712487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,000 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,000 miles
    Test number
    515157811154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,310 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,310 miles
    Test number
    851559600184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,852 miles
    Test number
    944286209158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,852 miles (+804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,852 miles
    Test number
    573346509112
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass15,048 miles (+990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    731333018100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass14,058 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,058 miles
    Test number
    662338307105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,188 miles
    Test number
    102339806107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LXH

Does LS03 LXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LXH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LXH?
The MOT on LS03 LXH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 LXH done?
LS03 LXH was recorded at 49,158 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has LS03 LXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LXH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 LXH 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 LXH find?
LS03 LXH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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