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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 RJZMOT history

LM03 RJZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LM03 RJZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
98,298 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RJZ was last recorded at 98,298 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,842 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,298 miles
  • 2023 – 97,842 miles
  • 2022 – 94,413 miles
  • 2021 – 94,188 miles
  • 2020 – 91,457 miles
  • 2019 – 88,528 miles
  • 2018 – 85,927 miles
  • 2017 – 81,749 miles
  • 2016 – 78,975 miles
  • 2015 – 76,140 miles
  • 2014 – 73,115 miles
  • 2013 – 67,360 miles
  • 2012 – 60,676 miles
  • 2011 – 55,696 miles
  • 2010 – 48,867 miles
  • 2009 – 39,691 miles
  • 2008 – 34,411 miles
  • 2007 – 28,630 miles
  • 2006 – 19,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,298 miles (+456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,298 miles
    Test number
    615230386859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
  2. Pass97,842 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    192089270370
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,413 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,413 miles
    Test number
    627453198829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    180063004466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,188 miles (+2,731)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    105959861202
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass91,457 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    180572003226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass88,528 miles (+2,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    404755794649
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre,inner & outer edges wearing out.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box,outer coating peeling off but not leaking.
  8. Pass85,927 miles (+4,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    961167474315
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn
  9. Pass81,749 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    233614989351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,975 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    322980267724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    498854181936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,140 miles (+43)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    648989943864
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail76,097 miles (+2,982)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,097 miles
    Test number
    199037135288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass73,115 miles (+5,755)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    946684414297
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Tread
  15. Pass67,360 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    995965013272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail67,353 miles (+6,677)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    509668803247
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass60,676 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    999538902268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass55,696 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    118114001207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,660 miles (+6,793)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    937453201262
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass48,867 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    791451620261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    560086309294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,691 miles (+5,280)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    561126309207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass34,411 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    434997208291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,630 miles (+9,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    272474797485
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass19,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    463024396139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RJZ

Does LM03 RJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 RJZ expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RJZ?
The MOT on LM03 RJZ expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 RJZ done?
LM03 RJZ was recorded at 98,298 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has LM03 RJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RJZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 RJZ 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 RJZ find?
LM03 RJZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust corroded.

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