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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LU03 COWMOT history

LU03 COW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 57,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LU03 COW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,954 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 COW was last recorded at 57,954 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,279 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,675 miles
Average per year
5,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,954 miles
  • 2025 – 55,279 miles
  • 2024 – 50,442 miles
  • 2023 – 42,746 miles
  • 2022 – 37,731 miles
  • 2021 – 30,836 miles
  • 2020 – 25,624 miles
  • 2019 – 18,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,954 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    618387331518
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail57,954 miles (+2,675)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    226407105874
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,279 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    220911383847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,278 miles (+4,836)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    313886197642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,442 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    317468325399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,746 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,746 miles
    Test number
    473858028274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,731 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    284240585161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    340331790855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,836 miles (+5,212)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    362894583295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass25,624 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    855775572922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    870627924261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LU03 COW

Does LU03 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 COW is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 COW?
The MOT on LU03 COW is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 COW done?
LU03 COW was recorded at 57,954 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
Has LU03 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 COW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 COW 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 COW find?
LU03 COW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy.

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