Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc
Y3 LMXMOT history
Y3 LMX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 122,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 122,223 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 LMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 LMX was last recorded at 122,223 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,001 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 222 miles
- Average per year
- 14,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,223 miles
- 2025 – 110,130 miles
- 2024 – 91,256 miles
- 2023 – 74,863 miles
- 2022 – 58,373 miles
- 2021 – 38,113 miles
- 2020 – 36,974 miles
- 2019 – 18,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,223 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 11 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,223 miles (+222)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 122,223 miles
- Test number
- 274549678107
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,001 miles (+11,871)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 869506506847
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,130 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 110,130 miles
- Test number
- 664079163705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,838 miles (+18,582)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,838 miles
- Test number
- 473039465377
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,256 miles (+16,393)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,256 miles
- Test number
- 937582814573
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,863 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 74,863 miles
- Test number
- 947385610629
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,863 miles (+16,490)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,863 miles
- Test number
- 247097481305
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,373 miles (+20,260)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 58,373 miles
- Test number
- 400979400689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,113 miles (+1,139)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 38,113 miles
- Test number
- 994534721934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,974 miles (+18,230)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 36,974 miles
- Test number
- 775638574215
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Taillights Slightly tinted
Pass18,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 18,744 miles
- Test number
- 623534985296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 LMX
- Does Y3 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LMX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 LMX?
- The MOT on Y3 LMX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 LMX done?
- Y3 LMX was recorded at 122,223 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 14,327 miles a year.
- Has Y3 LMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 LMX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 LMX 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 Y3 LMX find?
- Y3 LMX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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