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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR03 WMUMOT history

LR03 WMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LR03 WMU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
74,895 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WMU
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
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WMU was last recorded at 74,895 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,705 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
2,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,895 miles
  • 2025 – 72,705 miles
  • 2024 – 70,356 miles
  • 2021 – 65,179 miles
  • 2020 – 63,854 miles
  • 2019 – 60,811 miles
  • 2018 – 56,721 miles
  • 2017 – 54,395 miles
  • 2016 – 51,248 miles
  • 2015 – 47,597 miles
  • 2014 – 45,250 miles
  • 2013 – 41,904 miles
  • 2012 – 38,845 miles
  • 2011 – 35,137 miles
  • 2010 – 27,433 miles
  • 2009 – 25,348 miles
  • 2008 – 24,098 miles
  • 2007 – 22,868 miles
  • 2006 – 21,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,895 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,895 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    453420809452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,705 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    896956531387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,356 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    648014156441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail70,346 miles (+5,167)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    527827600469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,179 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    708955062282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,163 miles (+1,309)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    828551338537
    • 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass63,854 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    800372266808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,836 miles (+3,025)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    564261605315
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    645155873055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail60,811 miles (+4,090)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    386638947213
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,721 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,721 miles
    Test number
    438165297939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,718 miles (+2,323)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    806477125437
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,395 miles (+3,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    514102200669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Pass51,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    938111744987
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear exhaust section

  15. Fail51,248 miles (+3,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    924410193966
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear exhaust section

  16. Pass47,597 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    539903785081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    165531274486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,250 miles (+3,346)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    409451074035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,904 miles (+3,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    838461703109
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass38,845 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    137383002142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,137 miles (+7,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,137 miles
    Test number
    479555491025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    144711370037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail27,433 miles (+2,085)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    621891770074
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,348 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,348 miles
    Test number
    173989089071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,098 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    111775898405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,868 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,868 miles
    Test number
    334305087069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,174 miles
    Test number
    862173296020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WMU

Does LR03 WMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 WMU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WMU?
The MOT on LR03 WMU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 WMU done?
LR03 WMU was recorded at 74,895 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,671 miles a year.
Has LR03 WMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WMU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 WMU 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 LR03 WMU find?
LR03 WMU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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