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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 WSWMOT history

LM03 WSW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LM03 WSW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,967 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WSW was last recorded at 60,967 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2023: 39,908 miles, lower than 59,348 miles on 25 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,888 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
2,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,967 miles
  • 2024 – 60,888 miles
  • 2023 – 39,908 miles
  • 2022 – 59,348 miles
  • 2021 – 57,610 miles
  • 2020 – 55,651 miles
  • 2019 – 54,216 miles
  • 2018 – 49,742 miles
  • 2017 – 46,583 miles
  • 2016 – 42,067 miles
  • 2015 – 41,051 miles
  • 2014 – 39,799 miles
  • 2013 – 31,418 miles
  • 2012 – 28,344 miles
  • 2011 – 26,737 miles
  • 2010 – 23,646 miles
  • 2009 – 21,198 miles
  • 2008 – 19,926 miles
  • 2007 – 15,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    327546603200
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail60,967 miles (+79)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    716995398951
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,888 miles
    Test number
    487786200857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,888 miles (+20,980)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,888 miles
    Test number
    921375300390
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,908 miles (-19,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    645838893248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,348 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    154118682459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,344 miles (+1,734)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    652334007350
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning only 2 bulbs lighting up which is less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass57,610 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    142215097593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,651 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    471203500064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,216 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    920492943710
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass49,742 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    297819492243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,583 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    339796209752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,067 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    525071400835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,051 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,051 miles
    Test number
    645559345132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,045 miles (+1,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    698456345127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass39,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    248680854429
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail39,796 miles (+8,378)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    866010554120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    687168443135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,415 miles (+3,071)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    156098743188
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,344 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,344 miles
    Test number
    177994542150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,737 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    725084941185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,646 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    893264040185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass21,198 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,198 miles
    Test number
    571182849120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,926 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    901268848194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    751311847102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WSW

Does LM03 WSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WSW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WSW?
The MOT on LM03 WSW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WSW done?
LM03 WSW was recorded at 60,967 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,462 miles a year.
Has LM03 WSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WSW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 WSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 WSW find?
LM03 WSW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive.

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