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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 LVCMOT history

LM03 LVC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LM03 LVC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,379 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 LVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 LVC was last recorded at 81,379 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,238 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,141 miles
Average per year
3,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,379 miles
  • 2025 – 79,238 miles
  • 2024 – 77,411 miles
  • 2023 – 76,834 miles
  • 2022 – 75,390 miles
  • 2021 – 73,089 miles
  • 2020 – 72,211 miles
  • 2019 – 71,683 miles
  • 2018 – 70,740 miles
  • 2017 – 69,089 miles
  • 2016 – 65,440 miles
  • 2015 – 64,143 miles
  • 2014 – 59,632 miles
  • 2013 – 50,859 miles
  • 2012 – 41,080 miles
  • 2011 – 35,391 miles
  • 2010 – 30,396 miles
  • 2009 – 26,250 miles
  • 2008 – 22,091 miles
  • 2007 – 18,345 miles
  • 2006 – 12,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,379 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,379 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    794931152098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,238 miles (+1,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    274901697935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,411 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    242713227554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    409570033805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail76,834 miles (+1,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    427890412205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass75,390 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    424650537864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,089 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    549389079114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,211 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,211 miles
    Test number
    225853162165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,683 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    225834829915
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass70,740 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    419380790270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass69,089 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    632768592051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass65,440 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    998971044702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,363 miles (+1,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    264875920933
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass64,143 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    477646275022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,632 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    385481044119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,859 miles (+9,779)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,859 miles
    Test number
    216881243498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,080 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    189522252198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,893 miles (+5,502)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    247910852196
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,391 miles (+4,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,391 miles
    Test number
    486466441182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass30,396 miles (+4,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,396 miles
    Test number
    933967740156
    • 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)

  21. Pass26,250 miles (+4,159)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,250 miles
    Test number
    861833139150
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass22,091 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    690715038113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,345 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,345 miles
    Test number
    404270857144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    934751356113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 LVC

Does LM03 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 LVC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 LVC?
The MOT on LM03 LVC 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 LM03 LVC done?
LM03 LVC was recorded at 81,379 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
Has LM03 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 LVC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 LVC 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 LVC find?
LM03 LVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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