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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LS03 FMJMOT history

LS03 FMJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

LS03 FMJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
124,902 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FMJ was last recorded at 124,902 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,894 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,902 miles
  • 2024 – 114,646 miles
  • 2023 – 107,392 miles
  • 2022 – 101,490 miles
  • 2021 – 94,736 miles
  • 2020 – 89,294 miles
  • 2019 – 78,867 miles
  • 2018 – 71,402 miles
  • 2017 – 65,738 miles
  • 2016 – 65,736 miles
  • 2015 – 59,662 miles
  • 2014 – 54,753 miles
  • 2013 – 49,057 miles
  • 2012 – 46,884 miles
  • 2011 – 44,068 miles
  • 2010 – 39,783 miles
  • 2009 – 32,864 miles
  • 2008 – 26,572 miles
  • 2007 – 21,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,902 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,902 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,902 miles
    Test number
    398316532417
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  2. Fail124,894 miles (+10,248)2 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,894 miles
    Test number
    984628378072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass114,646 miles (+7,254)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    544927810628
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travels slightly high

  4. Pass107,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    517457519967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,392 miles (+5,902)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    917645752688
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,490 miles (+6,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    747552988164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    310634679733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,735 miles (+5,441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    140127287325
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass89,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    328545548857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the legal requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail89,292 miles (+10,425)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,292 miles
    Test number
    915667212894
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the legal requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,867 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    463518131378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,678 miles (+7,276)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    263538922154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass71,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    572662442077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,402 miles (+5,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    714858100938
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass65,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    117242631234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail65,738 miles (+2)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    816913687069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail65,736 miles (+6,074)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    921628499936
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned tyre valve too long (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass59,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    486629485060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,662 miles (+4,909)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    715409985019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,753 miles (+5,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    936808884080
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,057 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    589851053082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,884 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    746206952065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,068 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    317824081099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,783 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    573608380091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,864 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,864 miles
    Test number
    162230299411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 engine brever pipes crushed
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant level below min
    • NoteEngine light is on
    • NoteEngine under cover broken and hanging down
    • NoteStone chips to front srceen

  26. Fail32,862 miles (+6,290)3 dangerous2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    792480999054
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 engine brever pipes crushed
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant level below min
    • NoteEngine under cover broken and hanging down
    • NoteStone chips to front srceen

  27. Pass26,572 miles (+4,648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    420157788033
    • NoteBoot full area not checked
    • NoteBrakes sharp
    • NoteGrind noise from rear brakes during R.B.T. recommend full brake check

  28. Pass21,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,924 miles
    Test number
    754097387088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,924 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,924 miles
    Test number
    700506287063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS03 FMJ

Does LS03 FMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FMJ expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FMJ?
The MOT on LS03 FMJ expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FMJ done?
LS03 FMJ was recorded at 124,902 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
Has LS03 FMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FMJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 FMJ 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 LS03 FMJ find?
LS03 FMJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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