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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 WXAMOT history

LM03 WXA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

LM03 WXA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
85,091 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WXA was last recorded at 85,091 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,100 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
991 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,091 miles
  • 2023 – 67,093 miles
  • 2022 – 47,427 miles
  • 2021 – 41,379 miles
  • 2019 – 38,351 miles
  • 2018 – 37,707 miles
  • 2017 – 37,173 miles
  • 2016 – 36,622 miles
  • 2015 – 35,672 miles
  • 2014 – 34,666 miles
  • 2013 – 33,472 miles
  • 2012 – 30,029 miles
  • 2011 – 26,492 miles
  • 2010 – 23,570 miles
  • 2009 – 20,382 miles
  • 2008 – 16,566 miles
  • 2007 – 13,392 miles
  • 2006 – 9,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,091 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,091 miles (+991)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    791510841503
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,100 miles (+17,007)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    527959984291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass67,093 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    178150699822
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,084 miles (+9,900)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    984391282415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,184 miles (+96)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    360949471227
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail57,088 miles (+9,661)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    657298561933
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass47,427 miles (+6,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    372122086906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass41,379 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    747950243300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass38,351 miles (+644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    452467026266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,707 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,707 miles
    Test number
    132496612424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,173 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    744206627295
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass36,622 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    499486370053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,672 miles (+1,006)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    906117355159
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked heavly on side wall also starting to perish
    • NoteN/s wiper smearing screen slightly

  14. Pass34,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,666 miles
    Test number
    655411764131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,666 miles (+1,194)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,666 miles
    Test number
    906521464140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  16. Pass33,472 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    575232563170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,029 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    687967672187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,869 miles (+3,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    219052272165
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass26,492 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    265415261161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,570 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    222070260458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,382 miles (+3,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,382 miles
    Test number
    261622569416
    • 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)

  22. Pass16,566 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,566 miles
    Test number
    490322578147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,392 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    203777477194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,388 miles
    Test number
    392264376130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WXA

Does LM03 WXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WXA expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WXA?
The MOT on LM03 WXA expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WXA done?
LM03 WXA was recorded at 85,091 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has LM03 WXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WXA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 WXA 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 WXA find?
LM03 WXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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