
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LM03 YOXMOT history
LM03 YOX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 75,228 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 YOX
- 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
- 1 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 YOX was last recorded at 75,228 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 2,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 72,387 miles · 17 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,841 miles
- Average per year
- 2,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 75,228 miles
- 2023 – 72,387 miles
- 2022 – 68,839 miles
- 2021 – 64,750 miles
- 2020 – 61,413 miles
- 2019 – 58,692 miles
- 2018 – 56,593 miles
- 2017 – 53,929 miles
- 2016 – 52,211 miles
- 2015 – 50,773 miles
- 2014 – 47,990 miles
- 2013 – 45,656 miles
- 2012 – 43,872 miles
- 2011 – 42,635 miles
- 2010 – 40,646 miles
- 2009 – 38,778 miles
- 2008 – 36,525 miles
- 2007 – 33,362 miles
- 2006 – 24,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear brakes were slightly imbalanced and may require adjustment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,228 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,228 miles
- Test number
- 851392891424
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Pass72,387 miles (+3,548)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,387 miles
- Test number
- 533769827462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,839 miles (+4,089)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 68,839 miles
- Test number
- 868902683615
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from rad
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 64,750 miles
- Test number
- 995194914117
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail64,750 miles (+3,337)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,750 miles
- Test number
- 311078002660
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,413 miles (+2,721)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 61,413 miles
- Test number
- 252097058507
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,692 miles (+2,099)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 58,692 miles
- Test number
- 674015488795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,593 miles (+2,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,593 miles
- Test number
- 456046010444
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,929 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,929 miles
- Test number
- 398844734664
- AdvisoryRear brakes were slightly imbalanced and may require adjustment
Fail53,904 miles (+1,693)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,904 miles
- Test number
- 914309493413
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brakes were slightly imbalanced and may require adjustment
Pass52,211 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,211 miles
- Test number
- 718193056471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,773 miles (+2,783)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,773 miles
- Test number
- 128031305243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
Pass47,990 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 47,990 miles
- Test number
- 456573204255
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
Fail47,990 miles (+2,334)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,990 miles
- Test number
- 756923804277
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
Pass45,656 miles (+1,784)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,656 miles
- Test number
- 585681803291
- NoteBoth front tyres have age cracking
- NoteBoth rear tyres have age cracking
Pass43,872 miles (+1,237)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,872 miles
- Test number
- 149770702287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,635 miles
- Test number
- 519473791132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,635 miles (+1,989)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,635 miles
- Test number
- 379540591111
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNear side rear shock absorber oil leak
- NotePark brake needs adjustment
- NoteRear exhaust silencer rusted
- NoteUnder bonnet water drains need clearing
Fail40,646 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,646 miles
- Test number
- 710110690108
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass40,646 miles (+1,868)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,646 miles
- Test number
- 730150290108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,778 miles (+2,253)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 38,778 miles
- Test number
- 311481299105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,525 miles (+3,163)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 36,525 miles
- Test number
- 524052498199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,362 miles (+8,791)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 33,362 miles
- Test number
- 654243777188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,571 miles
- Test number
- 480827366161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 YOX
- Does LM03 YOX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 YOX expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 YOX?
- The MOT on LM03 YOX expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 YOX done?
- LM03 YOX was recorded at 75,228 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
- Has LM03 YOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 YOX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM03 YOX 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 YOX find?
- LM03 YOX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side.
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