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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LR03WMW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 02 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,716 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,453 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,453 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,956 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,457 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,388 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 2 x headlamps deteriorated
- windscreen- stone chip
- n/s/r shock absorber- slight mist of oil
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,680 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen - stone chip
- n/s/f wheel cover loose
16 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f wheel cover loose
- windscreen - stone chip
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,927 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- n/s/r door handle deteriorated
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- EML on
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,413 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi slightly leaking
- x2 front tyres worn low 165-70-14
- n/s/r tyre worn low & deteriorated
- n/s/r door handle deteriorated
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,401 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust deteriorated
- n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated 1657014
- n/s/r door handle deteriorated
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,400 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,401 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,663 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,281 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,934 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,267 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010 7 Jun 20265 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,966 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,134 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,384 MI
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LR03WMW was registered on 2003-04-07
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