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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 WLCMOT history

LM03 WLC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LM03 WLC 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,185 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WLC
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WLC was last recorded at 98,185 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,185 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,185 miles
  • 2025 – 96,626 miles
  • 2024 – 92,991 miles
  • 2023 – 84,134 miles
  • 2022 – 77,706 miles
  • 2021 – 67,171 miles
  • 2020 – 62,245 miles
  • 2019 – 55,776 miles
  • 2018 – 46,576 miles
  • 2017 – 37,904 miles
  • 2016 – 35,654 miles
  • 2015 – 34,315 miles
  • 2014 – 32,181 miles
  • 2013 – 30,759 miles
  • 2012 – 28,289 miles
  • 2011 – 26,120 miles
  • 2010 – 24,662 miles
  • 2009 – 21,841 miles
  • 2008 – 18,850 miles
  • 2007 – 13,732 miles
  • 2006 – 10,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    198315121465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,185 miles (+1,559)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    881515172778
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre has a nail in tyre tread and tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  3. Pass96,626 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    170936100968
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail96,626 miles (+3,635)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    381092956951
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen leaking from bonnet (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    171382443809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear outer layer of exhaust corroded

  6. Fail92,991 miles (+8,857)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    834117022202
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear outer layer of exhaust corroded

  7. Pass84,134 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    913346556325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    683190700569
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

  9. Fail77,706 miles (+10,535)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    104767205862
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,171 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    872988218702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass62,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    137837916771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,245 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    581823653630
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14 t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,776 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,776 miles
    Test number
    960151317915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,576 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    382609109503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass37,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    749055726209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,904 miles (+2,250)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    964646360477
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracking on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracking on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,654 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    888916896922
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryFew cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

  18. Pass34,315 miles (+2,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    626313255115
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are showing cracks.

  19. Pass32,181 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    708414764168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  20. Fail32,181 miles (+1,422)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    777334964116
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  21. Pass30,759 miles (+2,470)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    245432173441
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are showing cracks.
    • NoteRear washer not working.

  22. Pass28,289 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,289 miles
    Test number
    407179272148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass26,120 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,120 miles
    Test number
    437505871138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,662 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,662 miles
    Test number
    381779140127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,841 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,841 miles
    Test number
    934584379123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass18,850 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    724555178152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,732 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,732 miles
    Test number
    342952077139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,277 miles
    Test number
    331324676108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,277 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,277 miles
    Test number
    840183976167
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Questions about LM03 WLC

Does LM03 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WLC is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WLC?
The MOT on LM03 WLC is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WLC done?
LM03 WLC was recorded at 98,185 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has LM03 WLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WLC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 WLC 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 WLC find?
LM03 WLC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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