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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,400 cc

LU03 BBVMOT history

LU03 BBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

LU03 BBV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
138,418 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BBV was last recorded at 138,418 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 6,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,601 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,817 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,418 miles
  • 2021 – 131,601 miles
  • 2020 – 121,263 miles
  • 2019 – 106,372 miles
  • 2018 – 97,620 miles
  • 2017 – 91,649 miles
  • 2016 – 79,212 miles
  • 2015 – 74,583 miles
  • 2014 – 69,518 miles
  • 2013 – 64,546 miles
  • 2012 – 56,867 miles
  • 2011 – 50,455 miles
  • 2010 – 44,477 miles
  • 2009 – 38,843 miles
  • 2008 – 32,016 miles
  • 2007 – 26,099 miles
  • 2006 – 19,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge change ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pedal slightly spongy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,418 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    101728119127
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass131,601 miles (+202)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    774768214457
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail131,399 miles (+10,136)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    504913508380
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    868273544885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,263 miles (+14,891)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    811044430353
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise eml lamp on.

  6. Pass106,372 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    557575795252
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail106,372 miles (+8,752)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    911033110401
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryEML - Engine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass97,620 miles (+5,971)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    548500359724
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass91,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    135565105377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,649 miles (+12,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    203479906367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass79,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    811447450376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,210 miles (+4,627)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,210 miles
    Test number
    495795400977
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Fail74,583 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    237763115458
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places

  14. Pass74,583 miles (+5,065)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    605313615127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places

  15. Pass69,518 miles (+4,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    868567404185
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass64,546 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,546 miles
    Test number
    386284613195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,867 miles (+6,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,867 miles
    Test number
    417256112128
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to minimum, rear silencer rusting.

  18. Pass50,455 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    398610011128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,477 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    300340620170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass38,843 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    184172719174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,016 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,016 miles
    Test number
    944137408121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,099 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,099 miles
    Test number
    870838807142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,939 miles
    Test number
    780187616112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BBV

Does LU03 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BBV expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BBV?
The MOT on LU03 BBV expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BBV done?
LU03 BBV was recorded at 138,418 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has LU03 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BBV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LU03 BBV 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 LU03 BBV find?
LU03 BBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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