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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM03 ZZVMOT history

LM03 ZZV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

LM03 ZZV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
134,527 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZZV was last recorded at 134,527 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 9,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2010: 10,762 miles, lower than 48,276 miles on 7 Aug 2009.
  • 20 Feb 2016: 72,108 miles, lower than 655,532 miles on 25 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,002 miles · 8 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,525 miles
Average per year
7,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,527 miles
  • 2021 – 125,002 miles
  • 2020 – 104,860 miles
  • 2019 – 83,634 miles
  • 2018 – 79,576 miles
  • 2017 – 77,235 miles
  • 2016 – 72,108 miles
  • 2015 – 655,532 miles
  • 2014 – 64,834 miles
  • 2012 – 59,576 miles
  • 2011 – 54,303 miles
  • 2010 – 10,762 miles
  • 2009 – 48,276 miles
  • 2008 – 41,092 miles
  • 2007 – 33,146 miles
  • 2006 – 23,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine oil on minimum.also oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,527 miles
    Test number
    289289679152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail134,527 miles (+9,525)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,527 miles
    Test number
    516581844851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,002 miles (+20,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    891026905820
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    425631811584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,860 miles (+21,226)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    901460303370
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,634 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    726671017067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,576 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    241549004687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  8. Pass77,235 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    222634824900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum.also oil leak

  9. Fail77,232 miles (+5,124)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    437370364139
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum.also oil leak

  10. Pass72,108 miles (-583,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    136149956752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished + flat spots
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass655,532 miles (+590,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    655,532 miles
    Test number
    938536655086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    206528804070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,834 miles (+5,258)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    146317504445
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    347916932200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,576 miles (+19)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    447986732220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Fail59,557 miles (+5,254)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    108503032282
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,303 miles (+43,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    327982531480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,762 miles
    Test number
    621389000294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,762 miles (-37,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,762 miles
    Test number
    304138600292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,276 miles (+7,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    411829019267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

  21. Pass41,092 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    444471628217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,146 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    372108417272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,683 miles
    Test number
    410944716260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZZV

Does LM03 ZZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZZV expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZZV?
The MOT on LM03 ZZV expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZZV done?
LM03 ZZV was recorded at 134,527 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZZV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZZV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ZZV find?
LM03 ZZV passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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