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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 ZPEMOT history

LM03 ZPE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

LM03 ZPE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
130,047 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZPE was last recorded at 130,047 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 5,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,154 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,893 miles
Average per year
7,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,047 miles
  • 2021 – 124,154 miles
  • 2020 – 115,346 miles
  • 2019 – 104,415 miles
  • 2018 – 93,631 miles
  • 2017 – 90,521 miles
  • 2016 – 85,277 miles
  • 2015 – 77,345 miles
  • 2014 – 66,638 miles
  • 2013 – 55,494 miles
  • 2012 – 45,822 miles
  • 2011 – 41,095 miles
  • 2010 – 34,109 miles
  • 2009 – 28,970 miles
  • 2008 – 22,949 miles
  • 2007 – 19,192 miles
  • 2006 – 15,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,047 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,047 miles (+5,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,047 miles
    Test number
    296010364450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass124,154 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,154 miles
    Test number
    134138374046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,154 miles (+8,808)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,154 miles
    Test number
    377344900786
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,346 miles (+10,931)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    555669590314
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,415 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    963734738161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail104,297 miles (+10,666)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    301141452250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass93,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    617648822413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail93,631 miles (+3,110)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    408471923374
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass90,521 miles (+5,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    440947885195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar fouling on body
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass85,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    961128382729
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge ?
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre stepping in tread ?
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

  11. Fail85,277 miles (+7,932)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    999733234098
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge ?
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre stepping in tread ?
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

  12. Pass77,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    768765005219
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail77,345 miles (+10,707)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    256161005297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass66,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    817317994137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,638 miles (+11,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    128336194186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,494 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    937216483120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3 of 15 high level brake light bulbs inoperative
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s front wheel trim damaged and slightly insecure
    • NoteN/s rear wheel trim damaged
    • NoteO/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

  17. Fail55,494 miles (+204)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    649225583149
    • FailureNearside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3 of 15 high level brake light bulbs inoperative
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s front wheel trim damaged and slightly insecure
    • NoteN/s rear wheel trim damaged
    • NoteO/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

  18. Fail55,290 miles (+9,468)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    286635473439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,822 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,822 miles
    Test number
    549001482140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,095 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    276052581163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    642414990166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,109 miles (+5,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    171054090102
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass28,970 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,970 miles
    Test number
    970226199139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    101955508240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,949 miles (+3,757)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    674195008211
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass19,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    264283517293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,192 miles (+3,938)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    290491717200
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  28. Pass15,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,254 miles
    Test number
    490069106296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZPE

Does LM03 ZPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZPE expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZPE?
The MOT on LM03 ZPE 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 ZPE done?
LM03 ZPE was recorded at 130,047 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 7,358 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZPE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZPE 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 ZPE find?
LM03 ZPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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