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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM03 NELMOT history

LM03 NEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LM03 NEL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,409 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NEL was last recorded at 112,409 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2017: 60,463 miles, lower than 60,471 miles on 13 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,403 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,409 miles
  • 2025 – 106,139 miles
  • 2024 – 97,498 miles
  • 2023 – 92,405 miles
  • 2022 – 81,665 miles
  • 2021 – 79,890 miles
  • 2020 – 78,341 miles
  • 2019 – 75,030 miles
  • 2018 – 71,425 miles
  • 2017 – 60,463 miles
  • 2016 – 46,747 miles
  • 2015 – 41,919 miles
  • 2014 – 31,533 miles
  • 2013 – 22,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,409 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Both sides Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachments

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,409 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    839663077672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,403 miles (+6,264)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    608286251095
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,139 miles (+8,641)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    254410222893
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,498 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,498 miles
    Test number
    989814202834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,464 miles (+5,059)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    544743601345
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,405 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    503331221703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,365 miles (+4,053)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    390171934829
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass88,312 miles (+6,647)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    909166294455
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,665 miles (+1,775)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    465914224591
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,890 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    500806859014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,341 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    780075596085
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachments
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail78,340 miles (+3,310)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    328666890820
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachments
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,030 miles (+3,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,030 miles
    Test number
    903273206273
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides Macpherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachments
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass71,425 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    685285142957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail71,360 miles (+10,897)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    540592003574
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass60,463 miles (-8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    878427285582
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Fail60,471 miles (+13,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    680405966628
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass46,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    170249227570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,747 miles (+4,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    332758984614
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass41,919 miles (+10,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    345247625240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,533 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    498733624271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    669223253224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NEL

Does LM03 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NEL is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NEL?
The MOT on LM03 NEL is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NEL done?
LM03 NEL was recorded at 112,409 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
Has LM03 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NEL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 NEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 NEL find?
LM03 NEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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