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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LM03 NPVMOT history

LM03 NPV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 188,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LM03 NPV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,274 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NPV was last recorded at 188,274 miles on 3 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2025: 188,274 miles, lower than 188,275 miles on 27 Nov 2025.

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
188,275 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Average per year
7,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,274 miles
  • 2024 – 185,406 miles
  • 2023 – 182,941 miles
  • 2022 – 180,961 miles
  • 2021 – 179,543 miles
  • 2020 – 178,348 miles
  • 2019 – 175,500 miles
  • 2018 – 172,972 miles
  • 2017 – 166,029 miles
  • 2016 – 159,834 miles
  • 2015 – 148,674 miles
  • 2014 – 138,836 miles
  • 2013 – 124,539 miles
  • 2012 – 116,138 miles
  • 2011 – 106,916 miles
  • 2010 – 100,854 miles
  • 2009 – 91,740 miles
  • 2008 – 81,742 miles
  • 2007 – 67,565 miles
  • 2006 – 42,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,274 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Advise items removed from drivers view of road before test started (items hanging from interior mirror) as this would class as an obstruction to drivers view to the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise n/s/r adult seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,274 miles (-1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,274 miles
    Test number
    864966761502
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

  2. Fail188,275 miles (+2,869)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,275 miles
    Test number
    279984273939
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges & outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass185,406 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,406 miles
    Test number
    294100666471
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail185,406 miles (+2,465)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,406 miles
    Test number
    692051966299
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass182,941 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,941 miles
    Test number
    741514066947
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail182,941 miles (+1,980)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,941 miles
    Test number
    332735497386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass180,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,961 miles
    Test number
    916978568698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osf and nsf hoses deteriorating/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

  8. Fail180,960 miles (+1,417)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,960 miles
    Test number
    529732695192
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osf and nsf hoses deteriorating/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

  9. Pass179,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,543 miles
    Test number
    216094505299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  10. Fail179,543 miles (+1,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,543 miles
    Test number
    148021967705
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  11. Pass178,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    710178313423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  12. Fail178,348 miles (+2,848)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    183988653427
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  13. Pass175,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,500 miles
    Test number
    888412937855
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing low on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper arm missing.

  14. Fail175,499 miles (+2,527)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,499 miles
    Test number
    965468313768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing low on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper arm missing.

  15. Pass172,972 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,972 miles
    Test number
    635658748389
    • AdvisoryAdvise items removed from drivers view of road before test started (items hanging from interior mirror) as this would class as an obstruction to drivers view to the road
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r adult seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

  16. Fail172,971 miles (+6,942)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,971 miles
    Test number
    162494634940
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise items removed from drivers view of road before test started (items hanging from interior mirror) as this would class as an obstruction to drivers view to the road
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r adult seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

  17. Pass166,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,029 miles
    Test number
    568935535700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail166,025 miles (+6,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,025 miles
    Test number
    308386527060
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass159,834 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,834 miles
    Test number
    875698521351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,790 miles (+11,116)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,790 miles
    Test number
    714822297015
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass148,674 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,674 miles
    Test number
    367321720362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    835406844310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail138,836 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    915206644326
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Fail138,836 miles (+14,297)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    487056544328
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass124,539 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    465938603271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass116,138 miles (+9,222)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    846963702261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePart of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass106,916 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    608268011295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    400186110267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,854 miles (+9,114)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    301526410259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass91,740 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    714700219289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,742 miles (+14,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    480360408256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass67,565 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    680041607299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass67,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,425 miles
    Test number
    774701997137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail67,425 miles (+24,677)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,425 miles
    Test number
    972881297160
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  35. Pass42,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    932608156196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail42,748 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    853258156164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteEngine oil cap missing
    • NoteOffside front door and wing paint damaged

Questions about LM03 NPV

Does LM03 NPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NPV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NPV?
The MOT on LM03 NPV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NPV done?
LM03 NPV was recorded at 188,274 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,466 miles a year.
Has LM03 NPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NPV has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 NPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 NPV find?
LM03 NPV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside; vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside.

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