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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 RAUMOT history

LM03 RAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LM03 RAU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,486 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RAU
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RAU was last recorded at 118,486 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,612 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,874 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,486 miles
  • 2025 – 115,612 miles
  • 2024 – 111,113 miles
  • 2023 – 106,564 miles
  • 2022 – 100,815 miles
  • 2021 – 91,715 miles
  • 2020 – 85,305 miles
  • 2019 – 80,178 miles
  • 2018 – 74,310 miles
  • 2017 – 69,268 miles
  • 2015 – 65,385 miles
  • 2014 – 60,854 miles
  • 2013 – 55,794 miles
  • 2012 – 50,863 miles
  • 2011 – 45,722 miles
  • 2010 – 39,935 miles
  • 2009 – 34,363 miles
  • 2008 – 28,405 miles
  • 2006 – 18,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,486 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Outer Direction indicator not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Spare tyre defective in boot area,not much air in tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    767206925837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail118,485 miles (+2,873)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    472478024002
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass115,612 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,612 miles
    Test number
    564550791668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective in boot area,not much air in tyre.
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.(e.m.g).

  4. Fail115,610 miles (+4,497)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,610 miles
    Test number
    808804298638
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover is loose and ill fitting. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective in boot area,not much air in tyre.
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.(e.m.g).

  5. Pass111,113 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,113 miles
    Test number
    894291261857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass106,564 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,564 miles
    Test number
    306445106889
    • AdvisoryE.M.G LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,562 miles (+5,747)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    785981769899
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND INSECURE. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryE.M.G LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,815 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    994335548587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON.

  9. Fail100,807 miles (+9,092)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    394535571840
    • DangerousSpare tyre defective IN BOOT,CORDS SHOWING ON INNER EDGE.
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON.

  10. Pass91,715 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,715 miles
    Test number
    724372217166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc has surface rust.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front e.m.l light on dash.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc has surface rust.

  11. Fail91,698 miles (+144)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    221791714325
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front E.M. L . LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,554 miles (+6,249)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,554 miles
    Test number
    857901841568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing significantly weakened TEAR ON WEBBING. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing significantly weakened TEAR ON WEBBING. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front E.M. L . LIGHT ON.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass85,305 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    529104352728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    917149875599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail80,178 miles (+5,868)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    509227663370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass74,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    805123670871
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded. (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail74,310 miles (+5,042)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    621184571144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded. (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    663071971240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail69,264 miles (+3,879)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    904268973147
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    207380595168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,385 miles (+4,531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    289410695183
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass60,854 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    438262294130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,794 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    828899293103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,863 miles (+5,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    675072312298
    • NoteFont brake pads look low.

  25. Pass45,722 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    626716701251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,935 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    743673190185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,363 miles (+5,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    610252209229
    • NoteSlight age cracking on o/s/r tyre side wall

  28. Pass28,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    182556908217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,405 miles (+10,317)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    312806008213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass18,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,088 miles
    Test number
    683226436231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RAU

Does LM03 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RAU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RAU?
The MOT on LM03 RAU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RAU done?
LM03 RAU was recorded at 118,486 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has LM03 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RAU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 RAU 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 RAU find?
LM03 RAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 1 more.

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