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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 NHDMOT history

LM03 NHD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LM03 NHD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
60,923 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NHD was last recorded at 60,923 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,528 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,923 miles
  • 2025 – 59,528 miles
  • 2024 – 56,591 miles
  • 2023 – 53,146 miles
  • 2022 – 44,045 miles
  • 2020 – 38,211 miles
  • 2019 – 34,712 miles
  • 2018 – 32,635 miles
  • 2017 – 30,535 miles
  • 2016 – 28,370 miles
  • 2015 – 26,442 miles
  • 2014 – 24,633 miles
  • 2013 – 21,936 miles
  • 2012 – 20,329 miles
  • 2011 – 19,068 miles
  • 2010 – 17,063 miles
  • 2009 – 11,555 miles
  • 2008 – 9,618 miles
  • 2007 – 7,787 miles
  • 2006 – 5,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,923 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,923 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    60,923 miles
    Test number
    697095286310
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass59,528 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    699359605350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass56,591 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,591 miles
    Test number
    537092436890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,573 miles (+3,427)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    658171469139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass53,146 miles (+9,101)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    979016268925
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  6. Pass44,045 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    488237534840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,211 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    501113280470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,712 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    569899067595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    992392873857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail32,631 miles (+2,096)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    178684845618
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass30,535 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,535 miles
    Test number
    618588493426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail30,388 miles (+2,018)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,388 miles
    Test number
    532839786809
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,370 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    224847282582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,442 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,442 miles
    Test number
    916599545131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    926950554188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail24,620 miles (+2,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    479760154137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass21,936 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,936 miles
    Test number
    409093463129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    618273762181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,329 miles (+1,261)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    767313462119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteJudder on o/s front brake
    • NoteNoise from rear brakes
  20. Pass19,068 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    555176661181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,063 miles (+2,000)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    126819151107
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Pass17,063 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    240183950121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,555 miles
    Test number
    844543669108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,555 miles (+1,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,555 miles
    Test number
    540923169155
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass9,618 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,618 miles
    Test number
    201031868146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,787 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,787 miles
    Test number
    650493467118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,925 miles
    Test number
    271279256487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NHD

Does LM03 NHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NHD is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NHD?
The MOT on LM03 NHD is valid until 28 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 NHD done?
LM03 NHD was recorded at 60,923 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has LM03 NHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NHD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 NHD 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 NHD find?
LM03 NHD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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