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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 NGUMOT history

LM03 NGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

LM03 NGU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
80,031 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NGU was last recorded at 80,031 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,155 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,031 miles
  • 2022 – 79,155 miles
  • 2021 – 78,312 miles
  • 2020 – 77,569 miles
  • 2019 – 77,104 miles
  • 2018 – 75,271 miles
  • 2017 – 71,519 miles
  • 2016 – 67,127 miles
  • 2015 – 62,583 miles
  • 2014 – 58,021 miles
  • 2013 – 52,982 miles
  • 2012 – 47,455 miles
  • 2011 – 41,302 miles
  • 2010 – 35,499 miles
  • 2009 – 26,334 miles
  • 2008 – 22,273 miles
  • 2007 – 14,771 miles
  • 2006 – 13,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,031 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear damage to rear wing/wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,031 miles (+876)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    200307262178
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass79,155 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    918803600889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,149 miles (+837)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    431584322651
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass78,312 miles (+743)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    417390227777
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass77,569 miles (+465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    218811202432
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,104 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    192391074648
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,271 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,271 miles
    Test number
    285420096392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,519 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    601290013981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass67,127 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,127 miles
    Test number
    342432200688
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to rear wing/wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  10. Fail67,110 miles (+4,527)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    859066968382
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to rear wing/wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  11. Pass62,583 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    559034717649
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,568 miles (+4,547)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    630997681397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail58,021 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    139047794114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,021 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    629857394162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,982 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    188642313206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,926 miles (+5,471)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    386441013257
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass47,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    129114382184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail47,455 miles (+6,153)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    705974682165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,302 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,302 miles
    Test number
    896201211251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFloors obscured by plastic .
    • NoteKerb damage to wheel trims.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear coil springs obscured.
    • NoteSlight play to front wishbone bushes.

  20. Fail41,302 miles (+5,803)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,302 miles
    Test number
    387631311290
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFloors obscured by plastic .
    • NoteKerb damage to wheel trims.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear coil springs obscured.
    • NoteSlight play to front wishbone bushes.

  21. Pass35,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    811620180106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,499 miles (+9,165)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    143360380190
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCurb damage to wheel trims
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts

  23. Pass26,334 miles (+4,061)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    431914079147
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/S rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

  24. Pass22,273 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,273 miles
    Test number
    820014308286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,771 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,771 miles
    Test number
    962954207213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,619 miles
    Test number
    554494296000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NGU

Does LM03 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NGU expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NGU?
The MOT on LM03 NGU expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NGU done?
LM03 NGU was recorded at 80,031 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has LM03 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 NGU 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 NGU find?
LM03 NGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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