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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 NGZMOT history

LM03 NGZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LM03 NGZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,320 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NGZ was last recorded at 169,320 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,742 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,578 miles
Average per year
7,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,320 miles
  • 2025 – 167,742 miles
  • 2024 – 166,704 miles
  • 2023 – 165,216 miles
  • 2022 – 162,556 miles
  • 2021 – 161,516 miles
  • 2020 – 160,635 miles
  • 2019 – 159,228 miles
  • 2018 – 149,446 miles
  • 2017 – 128,686 miles
  • 2016 – 114,011 miles
  • 2015 – 97,084 miles
  • 2014 – 81,062 miles
  • 2013 – 69,793 miles
  • 2012 – 65,256 miles
  • 2011 – 60,206 miles
  • 2010 – 53,907 miles
  • 2009 – 46,768 miles
  • 2008 – 40,212 miles
  • 2007 – 33,563 miles
  • 2006 – 27,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,320 miles
  • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroding
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,320 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,320 miles
    Test number
    635384176825
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,742 miles (+1,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,742 miles
    Test number
    707849002999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension componets corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side rear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass166,704 miles (+1,488)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,704 miles
    Test number
    736268305826
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryN/S wing mirror casing slight damage
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S outer sills corroded, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear box section exhaust corroded

  4. Pass165,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,216 miles
    Test number
    845389526066
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot to floor structure corroded, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear box section exhaust corroded.

  5. Fail165,216 miles (+2,660)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,216 miles
    Test number
    725719486773
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot to floor structure corroded, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear box section exhaust corroded.

  6. Pass162,556 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,556 miles
    Test number
    695958244839
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass161,516 miles (+881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,516 miles
    Test number
    424905730396
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryN/S headlamp tarnished.
    • AdvisoryN/S sill damaged & corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  8. Pass160,635 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    891150396473
    • AdvisoryRear box corroding

  9. Pass159,228 miles (+9,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    159,228 miles
    Test number
    349106567805
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  10. Pass149,446 miles (+20,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,446 miles
    Test number
    511590117604
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyres worn out of shape slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  11. Pass128,686 miles (+14,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,686 miles
    Test number
    505712194844
    • AdvisoryChips on screen

  12. Pass114,011 miles (+16,927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    716036371738
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
    • AdvisorySmall chip to screen
    • AdvisorySome lights not working on center brake lamp

  13. Pass97,084 miles (+16,022)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    896716695179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,062 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    478873284122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChip to screen

  15. Pass81,062 miles (+11,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    768553684147
    • NoteChip to screen

  16. Pass69,793 miles (+4,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    608365783107
    • NoteChip to screen

  17. Pass65,256 miles (+5,050)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    277678282184
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  18. Pass60,206 miles (+6,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    845807201263
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  19. Pass53,907 miles (+7,139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    520358860177
    • NoteFront brake balance
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  20. Pass46,768 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    941317569106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,212 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    251483068409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,563 miles (+5,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    263694267421
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on †n/s/r tyre worn on edges

  23. Pass27,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    930350466136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NGZ

Does LM03 NGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NGZ is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NGZ?
The MOT on LM03 NGZ is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NGZ done?
LM03 NGZ was recorded at 169,320 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
Has LM03 NGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NGZ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 NGZ 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 NGZ find?
LM03 NGZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: all front and rear suspension components corroding; rear exhaust box corroding; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills corroding.

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