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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LM03 UJDMOT history

LM03 UJD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 76,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM03 UJD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,365 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UJD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UJD was last recorded at 76,365 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,543 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
3,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,365 miles
  • 2025 – 75,543 miles
  • 2024 – 73,966 miles
  • 2023 – 69,395 miles
  • 2022 – 64,736 miles
  • 2020 – 64,725 miles
  • 2019 – 55,759 miles
  • 2018 – 53,567 miles
  • 2017 – 51,883 miles
  • 2016 – 50,030 miles
  • 2015 – 48,000 miles
  • 2014 – 46,103 miles
  • 2013 – 43,482 miles
  • 2012 – 40,068 miles
  • 2011 – 36,572 miles
  • 2010 – 32,636 miles
  • 2009 – 28,443 miles
  • 2008 – 24,251 miles
  • 2007 – 19,315 miles
  • 2006 – 14,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,365 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    395527730113
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,365 miles (+822)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    916676930476
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,543 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    655656888997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    480859795557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,966 miles (+4,571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,966 miles
    Test number
    490544946632
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    160715540155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,395 miles (+4,659)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    802649269637
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass64,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    101489598427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,735 miles (+10)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    666111586161
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    657412571163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,725 miles (+8,966)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    983443970409
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass55,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    393114986688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,759 miles (+2,192)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    827512054620
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass53,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    600749202921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,567 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    953099783670
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Fail53,567 miles (+1,684)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    374327828680
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass51,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    994312752479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,883 miles (+1,853)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    878255914090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass50,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    246342106703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,030 miles (+2,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    777362507732
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass48,000 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    988794095133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    437445594173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,103 miles (+2,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    108155494182
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass43,482 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    688149383165
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass40,068 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    426092892143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Fail40,061 miles (+3,489)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    559149682157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass36,572 miles (+3,936)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    677179781195
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc worn

  28. Pass32,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    213470190472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,636 miles (+4,193)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    202200490199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass28,443 miles (+4,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    180758889196
    • 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)

  31. Pass24,251 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    514449378137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass19,315 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    681348177126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass14,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,637 miles
    Test number
    243228986495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UJD

Does LM03 UJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UJD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UJD?
The MOT on LM03 UJD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UJD done?
LM03 UJD was recorded at 76,365 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,146 miles a year.
Has LM03 UJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UJD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 UJD 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 UJD find?
LM03 UJD passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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