Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM03 YPHMOT history
LM03 YPH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 79,006 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 YPH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 YPH was last recorded at 79,006 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 79,006 miles · 7 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 79,006 miles
- 2021 – 70,988 miles
- 2020 – 70,187 miles
- 2019 – 67,800 miles
- 2017 – 66,654 miles
- 2016 – 66,616 miles
- 2015 – 62,365 miles
- 2014 – 56,658 miles
- 2012 – 50,959 miles
- 2011 – 46,825 miles
- 2010 – 41,297 miles
- 2009 – 34,438 miles
- 2008 – 27,768 miles
- 2007 – 17,782 miles
- 2006 – 11,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,006 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,006 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,006 miles
- Test number
- 219591666892
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,006 miles (+8,018)10 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,006 miles
- Test number
- 839864061319
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,988 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,988 miles
- Test number
- 614667947772
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,988 miles (+801)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,988 miles
- Test number
- 832393381888
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,187 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 70,187 miles
- Test number
- 249933763745
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail70,187 miles (+2,387)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,187 miles
- Test number
- 885101323777
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,800 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 67,800 miles
- Test number
- 624652103542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,776 miles (+1,122)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,776 miles
- Test number
- 952695713508
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass66,654 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 66,654 miles
- Test number
- 985848749497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,616 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 66,616 miles
- Test number
- 449523460906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front play felt under braking/ possible wishbone arm
- AdvisoryEngine battery weak
Fail66,615 miles (+4,250)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,615 miles
- Test number
- 804637357898
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong way (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong way (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front play felt under braking/ possible wishbone arm
- AdvisoryEngine battery weak
Pass62,365 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,365 miles
- Test number
- 509448045119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,362 miles (+5,704)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,362 miles
- Test number
- 695875135104
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,658 miles (+5,699)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 56,658 miles
- Test number
- 199372104493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,959 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 50,959 miles
- Test number
- 615640652388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,825 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,825 miles
- Test number
- 159760841308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,297 miles
- Test number
- 514736300379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,297 miles (+6,859)1 failure5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,297 miles
- Test number
- 933506600309
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,438 miles
- Test number
- 261042889103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,438 miles (+6,670)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,438 miles
- Test number
- 831972789143
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,768 miles (+9,986)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,768 miles
- Test number
- 392193888144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,782 miles (+6,720)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 17,782 miles
- Test number
- 593789677175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 11,062 miles
- Test number
- 474541786178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 YPH
- Does LM03 YPH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 YPH expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 YPH?
- The MOT on LM03 YPH expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 YPH done?
- LM03 YPH was recorded at 79,006 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 4,329 miles a year.
- Has LM03 YPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 YPH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM03 YPH 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 YPH find?
- LM03 YPH passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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