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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM03 ZLEMOT history

LM03 ZLE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LM03 ZLE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,520 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZLE was last recorded at 78,520 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,712 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,520 miles
  • 2025 – 76,712 miles
  • 2024 – 75,097 miles
  • 2023 – 73,157 miles
  • 2022 – 71,134 miles
  • 2021 – 69,674 miles
  • 2020 – 68,083 miles
  • 2019 – 66,074 miles
  • 2018 – 63,968 miles
  • 2017 – 62,529 miles
  • 2016 – 60,437 miles
  • 2015 – 59,245 miles
  • 2014 – 58,154 miles
  • 2013 – 57,031 miles
  • 2012 – 56,021 miles
  • 2011 – 52,783 miles
  • 2010 – 45,031 miles
  • 2009 – 36,125 miles
  • 2008 – 30,017 miles
  • 2006 – 20,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    731869291943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,520 miles (+1,808)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    853015441874
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass76,712 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    985602623878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wearing on tread/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,097 miles (+1,940)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    320879015814
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wearing on edge/tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  5. Pass73,157 miles (+2,023)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    416823854221
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated [BOTH] (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers side lower arm REAR bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass71,134 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    453599593682
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,134 miles (+1,460)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    413845074954
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,674 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    120803128900
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass68,083 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    285606107245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    127748584556
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail66,074 miles (+2,106)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    160930689996
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,968 miles (+1,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    333534825125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding on slightly

  13. Pass62,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    320510168109
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nedarside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail62,529 miles (+2,092)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    197913148506
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nedarside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass60,437 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    279222170558
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,245 miles (+1,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    426749565150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  17. Pass58,154 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    615148664166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,031 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    888548953172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail57,031 miles (+1,010)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    429586453127
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,021 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    146324562111
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail56,021 miles (+3,238)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    756534862172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass52,783 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    279875941086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,031 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    123842920092
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,125 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    854709309029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,017 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    872936828010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,367 miles
    Test number
    103717526242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZLE

Does LM03 ZLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZLE is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZLE?
The MOT on LM03 ZLE is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZLE done?
LM03 ZLE was recorded at 78,520 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZLE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZLE 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 ZLE find?
LM03 ZLE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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