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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 WUVMOT history

LM03 WUV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

LM03 WUV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
88,232 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WUV was last recorded at 88,232 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 3,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,123 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,109 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,232 miles
  • 2023 – 85,123 miles
  • 2022 – 81,561 miles
  • 2021 – 77,909 miles
  • 2020 – 74,719 miles
  • 2019 – 70,960 miles
  • 2018 – 65,534 miles
  • 2017 – 58,233 miles
  • 2016 – 52,573 miles
  • 2015 – 46,609 miles
  • 2014 – 39,942 miles
  • 2013 – 33,166 miles
  • 2012 – 29,492 miles
  • 2011 – 25,386 miles
  • 2010 – 24,793 miles
  • 2009 – 20,106 miles
  • 2008 – 17,060 miles
  • 2007 – 14,218 miles
  • 2006 – 10,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,232 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,232 miles (+3,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    521436957554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,123 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    557168188663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,561 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    568032092720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    613924437384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,906 miles (+3,187)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    467320098614
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,719 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    521623261589
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail74,719 miles (+3,759)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    697928915723
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass70,960 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    731623196350
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  9. Fail70,960 miles (+5,426)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    458097653915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Pass65,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    299492233719
    • AdvisoryO/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

  11. Fail65,534 miles (+7,301)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    749622897004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking
    • AdvisoryO/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

  12. Pass58,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    645689118763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,233 miles (+5,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    490285721710
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass52,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    194095281252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail52,573 miles (+5,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    986916724383
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    597780525066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail46,609 miles (+6,667)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    866720325081
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass39,942 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    769287404061
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on inner edge

  19. Fail39,942 miles (+6,776)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    796187404057
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,166 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    916068923068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,492 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,492 miles
    Test number
    218724782151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,386 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    555205781105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass25,386 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    886365881140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,793 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,793 miles
    Test number
    582402880195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,765 miles (+4,659)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,765 miles
    Test number
    683689570107
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear tyres badly cracking

  26. Pass20,106 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    221756369410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,060 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,060 miles
    Test number
    503854768192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,218 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    160716277115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,819 miles
    Test number
    400999176166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WUV

Does LM03 WUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WUV expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WUV?
The MOT on LM03 WUV expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WUV done?
LM03 WUV was recorded at 88,232 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has LM03 WUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WUV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 WUV 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 WUV find?
LM03 WUV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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