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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 XDXMOT history

LM03 XDX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LM03 XDX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,541 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XDX
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
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XDX was last recorded at 99,541 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,271 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,270 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,541 miles
  • 2024 – 94,271 miles
  • 2023 – 88,452 miles
  • 2022 – 82,652 miles
  • 2021 – 78,818 miles
  • 2020 – 70,745 miles
  • 2019 – 58,962 miles
  • 2018 – 53,080 miles
  • 2017 – 47,701 miles
  • 2016 – 41,516 miles
  • 2015 – 37,945 miles
  • 2014 – 36,969 miles
  • 2013 – 35,812 miles
  • 2012 – 34,455 miles
  • 2011 – 32,624 miles
  • 2010 – 30,689 miles
  • 2009 – 24,084 miles
  • 2008 – 17,779 miles
  • 2007 – 13,194 miles
  • 2006 – 9,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,541 miles (+5,270)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    325322139673
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass94,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    580771006916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,271 miles (+5,819)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    918030579507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass88,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    513234800493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorating

  5. Fail88,452 miles (+5,800)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    308852005166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorating

  6. Pass82,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    275725024282
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail82,652 miles (+3,834)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    153536900387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass78,818 miles (+8,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    943578579360
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass70,745 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    516863812462
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail70,744 miles (+11,782)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    167162427334
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,962 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    812816849133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,958 miles (+5,878)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    636588072506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,080 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    127181310217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,701 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,701 miles
    Test number
    651637216278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tyre worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    498010338888
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyres wearing low on inner edge

  16. Fail41,516 miles (+3,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    848974084103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyres wearing low on inner edge

  17. Pass37,945 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    609722835163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,969 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    495144234149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    737592443125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,811 miles (+1,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    745522443154
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass34,455 miles (+1,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    957432972107
    • NoteCondition of both rear tyres deteriorated

  22. Fail32,624 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    396724251171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass32,624 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    408454151145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,689 miles
    Test number
    114589860116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,689 miles (+6,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,689 miles
    Test number
    872159360119
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass24,084 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    521469159118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    224684868158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,779 miles (+4,585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    622834468126
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass13,194 miles (+3,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,194 miles
    Test number
    402664677114
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  30. Pass9,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,700 miles
    Test number
    492744076177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XDX

Does LM03 XDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XDX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XDX?
The MOT on LM03 XDX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 XDX done?
LM03 XDX was recorded at 99,541 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has LM03 XDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XDX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 XDX 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 XDX find?
LM03 XDX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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