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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 YPCMOT history

LM03 YPC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LM03 YPC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,284 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YPC was last recorded at 43,284 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,166 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
1,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,284 miles
  • 2025 – 42,166 miles
  • 2024 – 41,226 miles
  • 2023 – 39,661 miles
  • 2022 – 37,985 miles
  • 2021 – 36,468 miles
  • 2020 – 35,078 miles
  • 2019 – 33,728 miles
  • 2017 – 32,250 miles
  • 2016 – 29,872 miles
  • 2015 – 28,590 miles
  • 2014 – 27,326 miles
  • 2013 – 24,678 miles
  • 2011 – 20,964 miles
  • 2009 – 18,030 miles
  • 2007 – 15,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,284 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,284 miles (+1,118)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    332333911938
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass42,166 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,166 miles
    Test number
    386577413536
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail42,155 miles (+929)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    341686165783
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass41,226 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    791797827977
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail41,226 miles (+1,565)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    798699142722
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,661 miles (+1,676)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    786439535435
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass37,985 miles (+1,517)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    979939926524
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,468 miles (+1,390)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    384763828184
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,078 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    906905087387
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail35,078 miles (+1,350)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    923192301334
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass33,728 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    552095091666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail33,728 miles (+1,478)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    589968965418
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass32,250 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,250 miles
    Test number
    863155454869
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass29,872 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    926877410716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,590 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    277988890004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass27,326 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,326 miles
    Test number
    785773344370
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass24,678 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    618574063172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail24,676 miles (+3,712)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    137082063178
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass20,964 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    148749851148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades noisy

  20. Fail20,964 miles (+2,934)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    238539451435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades noisy

  21. Pass18,030 miles (+2,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,030 miles
    Test number
    492833969173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass15,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,175 miles
    Test number
    504667557155
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Questions about LM03 YPC

Does LM03 YPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 YPC is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YPC?
The MOT on LM03 YPC is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 YPC done?
LM03 YPC was recorded at 43,284 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
Has LM03 YPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YPC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 YPC 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 YPC find?
LM03 YPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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