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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 CGEMOT history

LM03 CGE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

LM03 CGE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
75,336 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 CGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 CGE was last recorded at 75,336 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,401 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
3,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,336 miles
  • 2022 – 74,401 miles
  • 2021 – 74,119 miles
  • 2019 – 72,589 miles
  • 2018 – 69,105 miles
  • 2017 – 67,316 miles
  • 2016 – 65,762 miles
  • 2015 – 64,361 miles
  • 2014 – 62,164 miles
  • 2013 – 60,016 miles
  • 2012 – 55,434 miles
  • 2011 – 45,732 miles
  • 2010 – 40,145 miles
  • 2009 – 35,878 miles
  • 2007 – 30,539 miles
  • 2006 – 23,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,336 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • N/S/F tyre flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,336 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    280478846838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,401 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    649211847974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,119 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    813442866794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail74,087 miles (+1,498)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    183301220806
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,589 miles (+1,892)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    139918108493
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
  6. Pass70,697 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    606530803416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,666 miles (+1,561)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    954558244295
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  8. Pass69,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    744700398402
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail69,105 miles (+1,789)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    242903028633
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass67,316 miles (+1,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    216518498349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + spliting (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake sticky
  11. Pass65,762 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,762 miles
    Test number
    658644247220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,361 miles (+2,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    188761325038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass62,164 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    777990534018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,016 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    977920433097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass55,434 miles (+9,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    176094342039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail45,732 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    336550241029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass45,732 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    959330841019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,145 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    420063740048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,878 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    102036509082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    831436357248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,539 miles (+6,683)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    632626357259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass23,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,856 miles
    Test number
    882472246212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 CGE

Does LM03 CGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 CGE expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 CGE?
The MOT on LM03 CGE expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 CGE done?
LM03 CGE was recorded at 75,336 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 3,135 miles a year.
Has LM03 CGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 CGE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 CGE 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 LM03 CGE find?
LM03 CGE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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