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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LU03 JGVMOT history

LU03 JGV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LU03 JGV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,869 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 JGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 JGV was last recorded at 137,869 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2019: 53,166 miles, lower than 79,180 miles on 10 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,600 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,269 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,869 miles
  • 2024 – 127,600 miles
  • 2023 – 123,060 miles
  • 2022 – 117,658 miles
  • 2021 – 108,992 miles
  • 2020 – 98,027 miles
  • 2019 – 53,166 miles
  • 2018 – 79,180 miles
  • 2017 – 60,121 miles
  • 2016 – 55,434 miles
  • 2014 – 49,627 miles
  • 2013 – 38,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,869 miles
    Test number
    146434213369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,865 miles (+10,265)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,865 miles
    Test number
    555370858602
    • 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))

  3. Pass127,600 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,600 miles
    Test number
    551574792126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,060 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    320893397390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake weaker than o/s

  5. Pass117,658 miles (+8,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,658 miles
    Test number
    480178007193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,992 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,992 miles
    Test number
    681383830004
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail108,992 miles (+10,965)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,992 miles
    Test number
    732637012793
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass98,027 miles (+44,861)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    142790839102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,166 miles (-26,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    981349680291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,180 miles (+19,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    845931468839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass60,121 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,121 miles
    Test number
    281374204188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    413986962839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,434 miles (+5,807)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    442491175555
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass49,627 miles (+11,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    429732014330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass38,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    966413023369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 JGV

Does LU03 JGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 JGV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU03 JGV?
The MOT on LU03 JGV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 JGV done?
LU03 JGV was recorded at 137,869 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has LU03 JGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 JGV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LU03 JGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 JGV find?
LU03 JGV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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