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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZCAMOT history

LM03 ZCA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 184,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LM03 ZCA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
184,179 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZCA
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
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZCA was last recorded at 184,179 miles on 7 May 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,163 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,179 miles
  • 2024 – 179,141 miles
  • 2023 – 177,220 miles
  • 2021 – 174,619 miles
  • 2020 – 170,409 miles
  • 2019 – 168,373 miles
  • 2018 – 166,767 miles
  • 2017 – 165,525 miles
  • 2016 – 160,945 miles
  • 2015 – 156,725 miles
  • 2014 – 151,451 miles
  • 2013 – 142,900 miles
  • 2012 – 132,854 miles
  • 2011 – 122,355 miles
  • 2010 – 110,642 miles
  • 2009 – 99,876 miles
  • 2008 – 89,487 miles
  • 2007 – 81,569 miles
  • 2006 – 64,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,179 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPad wear light on
  • AdvisoryRear box missing

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,179 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    184,179 miles
    Test number
    582466480614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on
    • AdvisoryRear box missing

  2. Fail184,163 miles (+5,022)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,163 miles
    Test number
    218954143689
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,141 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,141 miles
    Test number
    285240549892
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers belt slow to fully retract
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  4. Fail179,134 miles (+1,914)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,134 miles
    Test number
    629213393222
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers belt slow to fully retract
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass177,220 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,220 miles
    Test number
    458740067629
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose but secure
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside central under tray loose but secure

  6. Fail177,218 miles (+2,599)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,218 miles
    Test number
    818064341049
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose but secure
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside central under tray loose but secure

  7. Pass174,619 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,619 miles
    Test number
    666118737692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,617 miles (+4,208)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,617 miles
    Test number
    667558525131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,409 miles (+2,036)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,409 miles
    Test number
    528450502935
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low bald on inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass168,373 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,373 miles
    Test number
    831573231003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass166,767 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    166,767 miles
    Test number
    892345660654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,525 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    223519875242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,523 miles (+1,752)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,523 miles
    Test number
    717709767542
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass163,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,771 miles
    Test number
    538865969814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge and starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

  15. Fail163,771 miles (+2,826)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,771 miles
    Test number
    413520835630
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb 207 (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid toped up screen wash (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge and starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

  16. Pass160,945 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,945 miles
    Test number
    643336402609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail160,945 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,945 miles
    Test number
    349512284435
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail160,945 miles (+4,220)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,945 miles
    Test number
    785151892246
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass156,725 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    156,725 miles
    Test number
    589160545076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail156,723 miles (+5,272)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,723 miles
    Test number
    519390645017
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass151,451 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,451 miles
    Test number
    559999444060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail151,142 miles (+8,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,142 miles
    Test number
    825436444033
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass142,900 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    142,900 miles
    Test number
    598560143092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    132,854 miles
    Test number
    289395042020
    • NoteRear Exhaust Section Deteriorated
    • NoteRear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

  25. Fail132,854 miles (+10,499)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,854 miles
    Test number
    109275842093
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Section Deteriorated
    • NoteRear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

  26. Pass122,355 miles (+11,713)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    456697151037
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin splitting
    • NoteUnable to full inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted

  27. Pass110,642 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    460154260017
    • NoteCannot fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres have low tread depth
    • NoteRear silencer swollen and splitting

  28. Fail110,642 miles (+10,766)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    640304660070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCannot fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres have low tread depth
    • NoteRear silencer swollen and splitting

  29. Pass99,876 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    491815969042
    • NoteCannot fully inspect underside due to fullplastic covers fitted
    • NoteSlight scoring to both rear brake discs

  30. Fail99,876 miles (+10,389)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    731905769058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCannot fully inspect underside due to fullplastic covers fitted
    • NoteSlight scoring to both rear brake discs

  31. Pass89,487 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    113057578038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass81,569 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    551248377143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail81,000 miles (+16,855)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,000 miles
    Test number
    291079867472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass64,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    413613976183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZCA

Does LM03 ZCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZCA expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZCA?
The MOT on LM03 ZCA expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZCA done?
LM03 ZCA was recorded at 184,179 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZCA has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZCA 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 ZCA find?
LM03 ZCA passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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