Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 WTJMOT history
LM03 WTJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 122,033 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 WTJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 WTJ was last recorded at 122,033 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,588 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,445 miles
- Average per year
- 5,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,033 miles
- 2024 – 120,588 miles
- 2023 – 118,548 miles
- 2022 – 116,658 miles
- 2021 – 114,708 miles
- 2020 – 112,943 miles
- 2019 – 111,122 miles
- 2018 – 100,410 miles
- 2017 – 95,748 miles
- 2015 – 90,498 miles
- 2014 – 87,826 miles
- 2013 – 87,282 miles
- 2012 – 85,214 miles
- 2011 – 81,482 miles
- 2010 – 71,872 miles
- 2009 – 60,015 miles
- 2007 – 42,575 miles
- 2006 – 29,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,033 miles
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front corroded, but just outside the PRESCRIBED area
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,033 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 122,033 miles
- Test number
- 481284921737
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front corroded, but just outside the PRESCRIBED area
Pass120,588 miles (+2,040)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 120,588 miles
- Test number
- 325260816388
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,548 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 118,548 miles
- Test number
- 742199868811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,658 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 116,658 miles
- Test number
- 599539075729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,708 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,708 miles
- Test number
- 570257669733
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass112,943 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 112,943 miles
- Test number
- 444892505126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWould expect brake performance readings to be higher.
Pass111,122 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,122 miles
- Test number
- 269076474089
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail111,122 miles (+64)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,122 miles
- Test number
- 142917033084
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail111,058 miles (+10,648)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,058 miles
- Test number
- 110068719425
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. arm touching subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass100,410 miles (+4,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 100,410 miles
- Test number
- 685211138803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake reading low
Pass95,748 miles (+5,250)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 95,748 miles
- Test number
- 674788224349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,498 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 90,498 miles
- Test number
- 338236765151
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass87,826 miles (+544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 87,826 miles
- Test number
- 115026604058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass87,282 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 87,282 miles
- Test number
- 147999823055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear brakes are slightly binding
Fail87,276 miles (+2,062)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,276 miles
- Test number
- 325235023083
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear brakes are slightly binding
Pass85,214 miles (+3,732)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 85,214 miles
- Test number
- 527737122008
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing
Pass81,482 miles (+46)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,482 miles
- Test number
- 746428621066
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted
- NoteExhaust heavly corroded
- NoteUnder trays
- NoteWindsreen chipped
Fail81,436 miles (+9,564)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,436 miles
- Test number
- 396317921076
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted
- NoteExhaust heavly corroded
- NoteUnder trays
- NoteWindsreen chipped
Pass71,872 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 71,872 miles
- Test number
- 880119520000
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls
Fail71,872 miles (+11,857)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,872 miles
- Test number
- 811509320072
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls
Pass60,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 60,015 miles
- Test number
- 144853709050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,015 miles (+17,440)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,015 miles
- Test number
- 483953109015
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail42,575 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 181346407271
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass42,575 miles (+13,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 354006307428
- 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)
Pass29,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 29,501 miles
- Test number
- 420437816281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,501 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,501 miles
- Test number
- 733993716235
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about LM03 WTJ
- Does LM03 WTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 WTJ expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 WTJ?
- The MOT on LM03 WTJ expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 WTJ done?
- LM03 WTJ was recorded at 122,033 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
- Has LM03 WTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 WTJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM03 WTJ 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 WTJ find?
- LM03 WTJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside & offside front corroded, but just outside the prescribed area.
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