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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 NRJMOT history

LM03 NRJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

LM03 NRJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
77,602 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NRJ
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
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NRJ was last recorded at 77,602 miles on 2 May 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2007: 8,676 miles, lower than 17,842 miles on 19 Jun 2006.

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
77,594 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,602 miles
  • 2023 – 74,787 miles
  • 2022 – 71,263 miles
  • 2020 – 71,194 miles
  • 2019 – 66,430 miles
  • 2018 – 59,944 miles
  • 2017 – 48,063 miles
  • 2016 – 37,903 miles
  • 2014 – 27,368 miles
  • 2013 – 23,417 miles
  • 2012 – 20,057 miles
  • 2011 – 17,379 miles
  • 2010 – 15,011 miles
  • 2009 – 12,337 miles
  • 2008 – 10,615 miles
  • 2007 – 8,676 miles
  • 2006 – 17,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,602 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,602 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    416738780602
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail77,594 miles4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    718523037583
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail77,594 miles (+2,807)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    722802488504
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass74,787 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    245795406178
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail74,787 miles (+3,524)5 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    280857429540
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass71,263 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    172960995699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    355426083222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,194 miles (+4,764)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    376183162485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    279962120020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail66,430 miles (+6,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    855844513634
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,944 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    905129196745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,543 miles (+11,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    490780927846
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass48,063 miles (+10,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    166711554031
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,903 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,903 miles
    Test number
    107294258518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,368 miles (+3,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,368 miles
    Test number
    227646784253
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

  16. Pass23,417 miles (+3,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,417 miles
    Test number
    925886953205
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass20,057 miles (+2,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,057 miles
    Test number
    316444782122
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  18. Pass17,379 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,379 miles
    Test number
    706031271166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,346 miles (+2,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,346 miles
    Test number
    989596161152
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass15,011 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,011 miles
    Test number
    251293160465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass12,337 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,337 miles
    Test number
    104110179192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,615 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,615 miles
    Test number
    683510678150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass8,676 miles (-9,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,676 miles
    Test number
    273891387486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    721050376180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM03 NRJ

Does LM03 NRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NRJ expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NRJ?
The MOT on LM03 NRJ expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NRJ done?
LM03 NRJ was recorded at 77,602 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has LM03 NRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NRJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 NRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 NRJ find?
LM03 NRJ passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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