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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 YKJMOT history

LM03 YKJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LM03 YKJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,260 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YKJ was last recorded at 72,260 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,567 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,260 miles
  • 2024 – 70,567 miles
  • 2023 – 68,732 miles
  • 2022 – 66,949 miles
  • 2021 – 64,586 miles
  • 2020 – 61,495 miles
  • 2019 – 59,102 miles
  • 2018 – 54,944 miles
  • 2017 – 51,896 miles
  • 2016 – 49,171 miles
  • 2015 – 46,617 miles
  • 2014 – 44,099 miles
  • 2013 – 41,750 miles
  • 2012 – 39,439 miles
  • 2011 – 35,923 miles
  • 2010 – 30,908 miles
  • 2009 – 27,693 miles
  • 2008 – 22,812 miles
  • 2007 – 20,816 miles
  • 2006 – 19,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,260 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    619536379601
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,260 miles (+1,693)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    163317994531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,567 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    271932027450
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,567 miles (+1,835)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    650977929068
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,732 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    297193920998
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,949 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    528421317834
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass64,586 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    958193372577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,495 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    771525407488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass59,102 miles (+4,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    485103602733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre

  10. Pass54,944 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    657018673461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,896 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    220940517868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,171 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    362485872548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,617 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    475836769979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,099 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    905039544382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,750 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    906435143333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,439 miles (+3,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,439 miles
    Test number
    457417442437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass35,923 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    937688841303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,908 miles (+3,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    542804350351
    • NoteAdvise wet conditions

  19. Pass27,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    764098959346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,693 miles (+4,881)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    622337959350
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass22,812 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    174896968314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,945 miles (+1,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,945 miles
    Test number
    391816558196
    • NoteNsr tyre outer side wall perishing

  23. Pass20,816 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    162006367151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,807 miles (+1,377)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,807 miles
    Test number
    780684167157
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlastic undertray fitted
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance

  25. Pass19,430 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,430 miles
    Test number
    250026656130
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage

Questions about LM03 YKJ

Does LM03 YKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 YKJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YKJ?
The MOT on LM03 YKJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 YKJ done?
LM03 YKJ was recorded at 72,260 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has LM03 YKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YKJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 YKJ 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 YKJ find?
LM03 YKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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