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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

S3 LBWMOT history

S3 LBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S3 LBW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,069 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LBW was last recorded at 88,069 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,560 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
2,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,069 miles
  • 2025 – 87,560 miles
  • 2024 – 86,754 miles
  • 2023 – 85,874 miles
  • 2022 – 84,951 miles
  • 2021 – 80,776 miles
  • 2020 – 80,304 miles
  • 2019 – 79,700 miles
  • 2018 – 79,403 miles
  • 2017 – 78,621 miles
  • 2016 – 78,064 miles
  • 2015 – 76,502 miles
  • 2014 – 75,040 miles
  • 2013 – 73,424 miles
  • 2012 – 70,110 miles
  • 2010 – 67,730 miles
  • 2009 – 60,589 miles
  • 2008 – 54,614 miles
  • 2006 – 44,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,069 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,069 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    800465586996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,560 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    471137303894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,754 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    489853516126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    341332899756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,873 miles (+922)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,873 miles
    Test number
    332323787912
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    420998883779
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,951 miles (+4,175)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    918096913327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    625127323735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,776 miles (+472)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    199885757993
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken but secure and not blowing
  10. Pass80,304 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,304 miles
    Test number
    326661369938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,700 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    148884412927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    322706750617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,402 miles (+781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    324944008073
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass78,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    851312065940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,621 miles (+557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    440481860603
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass78,064 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    740372024313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,502 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    309849365056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,040 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    195035534438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,424 miles (+3,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    358519333059
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  20. Pass70,110 miles (+2,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    916944242009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass67,730 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    283271580213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,589 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    670582409218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,614 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    653365098067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    234073856370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S3 LBW

Does S3 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LBW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LBW?
The MOT on S3 LBW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LBW done?
S3 LBW was recorded at 88,069 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,253 miles a year.
Has S3 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LBW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 LBW 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 S3 LBW find?
S3 LBW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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