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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX03 XZSMOT history

LX03 XZS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

LX03 XZS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2021
Mileage
97,240 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 XZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX03 XZS was last recorded at 97,240 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 4,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,097 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,143 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,240 miles
  • 2020 – 93,097 miles
  • 2019 – 89,101 miles
  • 2018 – 85,040 miles
  • 2017 – 81,801 miles
  • 2016 – 78,751 miles
  • 2015 – 75,228 miles
  • 2014 – 70,563 miles
  • 2013 – 65,003 miles
  • 2012 – 61,206 miles
  • 2011 – 55,773 miles
  • 2010 – 50,352 miles
  • 2009 – 44,586 miles
  • 2008 – 35,444 miles
  • 2007 – 29,058 miles
  • 2006 – 20,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,240 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Each clamp from CAT has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))

What MOT failures 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail97,240 miles (+4,143)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    876301591439
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Each clamp from CAT has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Pass93,097 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    796011739560
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,095 miles (+3,994)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    613562207626
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the back hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,101 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    775665648941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    597971953782
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing

  6. Fail85,039 miles (+3,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    376799987797
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing

  7. Pass81,801 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    752443233999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,751 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    479301516613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,750 miles (+3,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    877033666323
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail75,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    666799865107
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass75,228 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    706299365193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,563 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    379715634139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar fouling on n/s subframe mounting
    • NoteSlight n/s/r brake bind

  13. Fail70,559 miles (+5,556)15 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    516113134191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar fouling on n/s subframe mounting
    • NoteSlight n/s/r brake bind

  14. Pass65,003 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    567319003132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,206 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    599106862136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,201 miles (+5,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    347784662122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass55,773 miles (+5,421)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    706517541150
    • NotePower steering pipe on rack corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild insceure

  18. Pass50,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,352 miles
    Test number
    291368840434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,352 miles (+5,766)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,352 miles
    Test number
    481296540133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,586 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    220575799417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,444 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    413536778170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,058 miles (+8,662)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    821422597189
    • NoteExtensive plastic covering on underside of vehicle
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
    • NoteFront number plate is loose
    • NoteHubcaps on roadwheels
    • NoteIgnition system is covered
    • NoteOffside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear
    • NoteOffside number plate light needs correctly fitting

  23. Pass20,396 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    234371496140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    383184116122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    442204316110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LX03 XZS

Does LX03 XZS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 XZS expired on 12 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 XZS?
The MOT on LX03 XZS expired on 12 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 XZS done?
LX03 XZS was recorded at 97,240 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has LX03 XZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 XZS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LX03 XZS 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 LX03 XZS find?
LX03 XZS failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front oil leaking excessively from transmission, and 7 more.

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