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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS03 LYAMOT history

LS03 LYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LS03 LYA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,411 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LYA
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
13 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LYA was last recorded at 103,411 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,003 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,408 miles
Average per year
4,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,411 miles
  • 2025 – 100,003 miles
  • 2023 – 88,905 miles
  • 2022 – 82,834 miles
  • 2021 – 80,128 miles
  • 2019 – 76,804 miles
  • 2018 – 74,281 miles
  • 2017 – 68,974 miles
  • 2016 – 63,298 miles
  • 2015 – 55,187 miles
  • 2014 – 46,168 miles
  • 2013 – 38,172 miles
  • 2012 – 30,992 miles
  • 2011 – 26,763 miles
  • 2010 – 22,665 miles
  • 2009 – 18,854 miles
  • 2008 – 14,804 miles
  • 2006 – 10,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Passenger mirror glass cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bold outer egde. (strong advise)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,411 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    347429893760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,003 miles (+11,098)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    134317460030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    845137729703
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,905 miles (+6,071)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    423175500067
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf inner edge worn down to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded but not resulting in poor performance
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing

  5. Pass82,834 miles (+2,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    657604259468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass80,128 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    564027769301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,804 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    596122849237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bold outer egde. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryPassenger mirror glass cracked

  8. Fail76,784 miles (+2,503)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    877217057444
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bold outer egde. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryPassenger mirror glass cracked

  9. Pass74,281 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    586214368780
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing and bold inner edges. (strong advise)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing and 3mm
    • AdvisoryPassenger mirror glass cracked

  10. Fail74,263 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    816009384269
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing and bold inner edges. (strong advise)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing and 3mm
    • AdvisoryPassenger mirror glass cracked

  11. Pass68,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    649004027130
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in drivers seat frame

  12. Fail68,974 miles (+5,676)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    433047245842
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in drivers seat frame

  13. Pass63,298 miles (+8,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    115123247600
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass55,187 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,187 miles
    Test number
    456858510026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    319850404378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,164 miles (+7,992)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    718070504330
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,172 miles (+7,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    746892463250
    • 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)

  18. Pass30,992 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    769457162113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,763 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,763 miles
    Test number
    348564021144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,665 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,665 miles
    Test number
    214097210141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,646 miles (+3,792)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    212716010194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,854 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,854 miles
    Test number
    534321329196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,804 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,804 miles
    Test number
    131191308140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    474842386266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LYA

Does LS03 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LYA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LYA?
The MOT on LS03 LYA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 LYA done?
LS03 LYA was recorded at 103,411 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
Has LS03 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LYA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 LYA 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 LYA find?
LS03 LYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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