Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LM03 LVHMOT history
LM03 LVH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 101,280 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 LVH
- 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
- 9 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 LVH was last recorded at 101,280 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,369 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,911 miles
- Average per year
- 4,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,280 miles
- 2025 – 93,369 miles
- 2024 – 85,727 miles
- 2023 – 81,950 miles
- 2022 – 79,842 miles
- 2020 – 75,331 miles
- 2019 – 61,432 miles
- 2018 – 56,204 miles
- 2017 – 54,467 miles
- 2016 – 52,670 miles
- 2015 – 47,678 miles
- 2014 – 44,010 miles
- 2013 – 37,728 miles
- 2012 – 30,967 miles
- 2011 – 25,267 miles
- 2010 – 17,052 miles
- 2009 – 14,279 miles
- 2008 – 11,238 miles
- 2007 – 7,881 miles
- 2006 – 5,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,280 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 101,280 miles
- Test number
- 335551213589
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail101,280 miles (+7,911)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,280 miles
- Test number
- 764332169409
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass93,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,369 miles
- Test number
- 955936339499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,369 miles (+7,642)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,369 miles
- Test number
- 711706780348
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothfront (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass85,727 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 85,727 miles
- Test number
- 510424984111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,713 miles (+3,763)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,713 miles
- Test number
- 974611943501
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,950 miles (+2,108)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 81,950 miles
- Test number
- 486527115005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,842 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 79,842 miles
- Test number
- 937492730655
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 75,331 miles
- Test number
- 370072805770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,331 miles (+13,899)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,331 miles
- Test number
- 283556060931
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass61,432 miles (+520)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,432 miles
- Test number
- 189097796291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail60,912 miles (+4,708)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,912 miles
- Test number
- 573366893172
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass56,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,204 miles
- Test number
- 102323036163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,204 miles (+1,737)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,204 miles
- Test number
- 534000247500
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass54,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,467 miles
- Test number
- 344425197085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,467 miles (+1,797)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,467 miles
- Test number
- 618869432711
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass52,670 miles (+4,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,670 miles
- Test number
- 950186750799
- AdvisoryA b s. light flashed on and off three time,s
Pass47,678 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,678 miles
- Test number
- 606363665102
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass44,010 miles (+6,282)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,010 miles
- Test number
- 659741184113
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/s/f tyre poor
Pass37,728 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,728 miles
- Test number
- 296595483164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,967 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 30,967 miles
- Test number
- 606318982180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,267 miles (+8,215)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,267 miles
- Test number
- 965649181153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,052 miles (+2,773)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 17,052 miles
- Test number
- 722618880178
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Pass14,279 miles (+3,041)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 14,279 miles
- Test number
- 252564389112
- NoteFront tyres wearing lowo on inner edge
- NoteRear tyres perishing
Pass11,238 miles (+3,357)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 11,238 miles
- Test number
- 864454988123
- Note(ADVISE)BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES.
- Note(ADVISE)BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO FADE.
- Note(ADVISE)LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.
Pass7,881 miles (+2,325)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 7,881 miles
- Test number
- 132263487196
- NoteHandbrake travel excessive
Pass5,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 5,556 miles
- Test number
- 552122576180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 LVH
- Does LM03 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 LVH is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 LVH?
- The MOT on LM03 LVH is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 LVH done?
- LM03 LVH was recorded at 101,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
- Has LM03 LVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 LVH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM03 LVH 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 LVH find?
- LM03 LVH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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