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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 NRLMOT history

LM03 NRL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

LM03 NRL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
139,184 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NRL was last recorded at 139,184 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,168 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,184 miles
  • 2021 – 134,451 miles
  • 2020 – 130,701 miles
  • 2019 – 126,241 miles
  • 2018 – 115,025 miles
  • 2017 – 105,565 miles
  • 2016 – 95,819 miles
  • 2015 – 87,246 miles
  • 2014 – 78,955 miles
  • 2013 – 70,005 miles
  • 2012 – 63,304 miles
  • 2011 – 57,132 miles
  • 2010 – 49,889 miles
  • 2009 – 42,236 miles
  • 2008 – 34,770 miles
  • 2007 – 27,216 miles
  • 2006 – 18,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,184 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,184 miles (+16)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,184 miles
    Test number
    435733282052
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,168 miles (+4,717)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    472456174941
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,451 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,451 miles
    Test number
    271660093547
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    362968064475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail130,701 miles (+4,460)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    887779692548
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,241 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    495599870497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,233 miles (+11,208)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    686064995621
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass115,025 miles (+9,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,025 miles
    Test number
    787607926710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass105,565 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    969335791349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,541 miles (+9,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,541 miles
    Test number
    339165623897
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass95,819 miles (+8,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    469590037874
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass87,246 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    509843875104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,955 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    338463364152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,005 miles (+6,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    239563063135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outter edges wearing

  15. Pass63,304 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    786900372187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,132 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    265672471484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,889 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    712925870160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,236 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    330446279110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    120561978148
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail34,770 miles (+7,554)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    284571878127
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass27,216 miles (+8,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    633096877124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    272533676401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NRL

Does LM03 NRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NRL expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NRL?
The MOT on LM03 NRL expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NRL done?
LM03 NRL was recorded at 139,184 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 7,384 miles a year.
Has LM03 NRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NRL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 NRL 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 NRL find?
LM03 NRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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