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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 NSYMOT history

LM03 NSY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LM03 NSY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
68,363 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NSY was last recorded at 68,363 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,962 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,401 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,363 miles
  • 2025 – 66,962 miles
  • 2024 – 66,186 miles
  • 2023 – 64,913 miles
  • 2022 – 63,708 miles
  • 2021 – 62,727 miles
  • 2020 – 62,167 miles
  • 2019 – 60,673 miles
  • 2018 – 59,636 miles
  • 2017 – 57,901 miles
  • 2016 – 55,705 miles
  • 2015 – 52,958 miles
  • 2014 – 48,361 miles
  • 2013 – 45,774 miles
  • 2012 – 42,656 miles
  • 2011 – 33,647 miles
  • 2010 – 31,145 miles
  • 2009 – 28,805 miles
  • 2008 – 24,501 miles
  • 2007 – 18,701 miles
  • 2006 – 15,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted badly

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 Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,363 miles (+1,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    700887350750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted badly

  2. Pass66,962 miles (+776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,962 miles
    Test number
    884436834835
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,186 miles (+1,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    245873457869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  4. Pass64,913 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    867486955750
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  5. Pass63,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    290814918811
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail63,708 miles (+981)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    876003237424
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass62,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    633812031546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,727 miles (+560)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    980447180096
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    935683837099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,167 miles (+1,494)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    943773858075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass60,673 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    945024566809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  12. Pass59,636 miles (+1,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    731325215023
    • AdvisoryEML WARNING LIGHT ON

  13. Pass57,901 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,901 miles
    Test number
    372815950291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,705 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    960829048035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    285071915433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,958 miles (+4,597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    579011015188
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass48,361 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    816088214118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    409542013141
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks and tread separation cracks

  19. Fail45,774 miles (+3,118)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    225649403449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall cracks and tread separation cracks

  20. Pass42,656 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    496529032154
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,653 miles (+9,006)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    237159922167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    145486611163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,647 miles (+2,502)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    588706911119
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass31,145 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,145 miles
    Test number
    290767010448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,805 miles
    Test number
    324989419159
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass28,805 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,805 miles
    Test number
    513549219113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    240874818431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,501 miles (+5,800)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    563884118189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass18,701 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,701 miles
    Test number
    482128727188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,023 miles
    Test number
    460147156152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NSY

Does LM03 NSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NSY is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NSY?
The MOT on LM03 NSY is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NSY done?
LM03 NSY was recorded at 68,363 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has LM03 NSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NSY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 NSY 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 NSY find?
LM03 NSY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust box rusted badly.

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