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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 WTEMOT history

LM03 WTE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 76,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LM03 WTE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,691 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WTE was last recorded at 76,691 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,470 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
3,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,691 miles
  • 2025 – 75,470 miles
  • 2024 – 74,603 miles
  • 2023 – 73,508 miles
  • 2022 – 71,115 miles
  • 2021 – 68,576 miles
  • 2020 – 67,793 miles
  • 2019 – 65,882 miles
  • 2018 – 62,257 miles
  • 2017 – 59,635 miles
  • 2016 – 56,694 miles
  • 2015 – 54,336 miles
  • 2014 – 49,754 miles
  • 2013 – 46,475 miles
  • 2012 – 42,150 miles
  • 2011 – 38,410 miles
  • 2010 – 33,769 miles
  • 2009 – 29,655 miles
  • 2008 – 25,034 miles
  • 2007 – 20,287 miles
  • 2006 – 15,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAxle 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,691 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    405144331247
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded

  2. Fail76,691 miles (+1,221)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    236445267515
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded

  3. Pass75,470 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    597173734297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,603 miles (+1,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    944117429333
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass73,508 miles (+2,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    805755542566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    794157643385
    • AdvisoryEmission Just Met The Limits.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sides Mirror Covers Dislocated.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust Box Corroded & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

  7. Fail71,115 miles (+2,539)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    477834199808
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission Just Met The Limits.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sides Mirror Covers Dislocated.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust Box Corroded & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

  8. Pass68,576 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    116068040176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass67,793 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    728284014983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass65,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    562578305274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail65,882 miles (+3,625)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    247106137841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass62,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    426212413557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,257 miles (+2,622)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    884021441462
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass59,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    951396196078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail59,635 miles (+2,941)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    128215925072
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass56,694 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    700700326924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    279992265139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,336 miles (+4,582)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    229612365411
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail49,754 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    258694754480
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass49,754 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    365704554137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,475 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    658329363126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    836024262157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,150 miles (+3,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    446944262119
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail38,410 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    499472471131
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass38,410 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    746012871110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,769 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    304816660194
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass33,769 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    540406060148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,655 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    781113459164
    • Note1.Both front tyres are perishing on outer walls.

  29. Fail29,655 miles (+4,621)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    114643359190
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note1.Both front tyres are perishing on outer walls.

  30. Pass25,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    174321268107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,034 miles (+4,747)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    232351168144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass20,287 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,287 miles
    Test number
    294163667194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass15,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,211 miles
    Test number
    893704966145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WTE

Does LM03 WTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WTE is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WTE?
The MOT on LM03 WTE is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WTE done?
LM03 WTE was recorded at 76,691 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,072 miles a year.
Has LM03 WTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WTE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 WTE 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 WTE find?
LM03 WTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; axle corroded.

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