Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB03 ABKMOT history
LB03 ABK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 210,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 210,244 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 ABK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 ABK was last recorded at 210,244 miles on 31 May 2024, 4,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 205,895 miles · 2 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,349 miles
- Average per year
- 7,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 210,244 miles
- 2023 – 205,895 miles
- 2022 – 201,608 miles
- 2021 – 199,342 miles
- 2020 – 198,487 miles
- 2019 – 196,877 miles
- 2018 – 194,411 miles
- 2017 – 192,822 miles
- 2016 – 188,861 miles
- 2015 – 181,733 miles
- 2014 – 173,299 miles
- 2013 – 163,721 miles
- 2012 – 148,342 miles
- 2011 – 134,532 miles
- 2010 – 120,723 miles
- 2009 – 105,412 miles
- 2008 – 93,695 miles
- 2007 – 82,300 miles
- 2006 – 70,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,244 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside sill damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryDrivers seat wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Drivers seat worn slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,244 miles (+4,349)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 210,244 miles
- Test number
- 869107588862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass205,895 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 205,895 miles
- Test number
- 217231960346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail205,892 miles (+4,284)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,892 miles
- Test number
- 274948488996
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass201,608 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 201,608 miles
- Test number
- 512463322196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn slightly
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail201,602 miles (+2,260)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,602 miles
- Test number
- 850655798988
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat worn slightly
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass199,342 miles (+855)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 199,342 miles
- Test number
- 482576598385
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
Pass198,487 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 198,487 miles
- Test number
- 380264044700
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass196,877 miles (+2,466)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 196,877 miles
- Test number
- 447816083113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,411 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 194,411 miles
- Test number
- 173709371624
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside sill has damage
Fail194,410 miles (+1,588)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,410 miles
- Test number
- 422585486413
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside sill has damage
Pass192,822 miles (+3,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 192,822 miles
- Test number
- 437547779713
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass188,861 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 188,861 miles
- Test number
- 403980275387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail188,861 miles (+7,128)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,861 miles
- Test number
- 705017904940
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail181,733 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,733 miles
- Test number
- 637238235104
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust back box corroded
Pass181,733 miles (+8,434)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 181,733 miles
- Test number
- 789308235193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust back box corroded
Pass173,299 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 173,299 miles
- Test number
- 769987624170
- NoteFront right shock absorber dust cover is split
Fail173,299 miles (+9,578)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,299 miles
- Test number
- 108983724169
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront right shock absorber dust cover is split
Pass163,721 miles (+15,379)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 163,721 miles
- Test number
- 646223443187
- NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition.
- NoteCatalytic converter blowing.
- NoteFoot brake has some travel.
- NoteHand brake has some travel.
Pass148,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 148,342 miles
- Test number
- 239173432484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,342 miles (+13,810)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,342 miles
- Test number
- 809193932161
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass134,532 miles (+13,809)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 134,532 miles
- Test number
- 997453031113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
- NoteSlight damage to nearside sill
Pass120,723 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 120,723 miles
- Test number
- 461481640114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,598 miles (+15,186)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,598 miles
- Test number
- 200389430490
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass105,412 miles (+11,717)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 105,412 miles
- Test number
- 592491739162
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear no plate slightly breaking down
Pass93,695 miles (+11,395)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 93,695 miles
- Test number
- 181348928149
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass82,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,300 miles
- Test number
- 234525037106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,300 miles (+11,388)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,300 miles
- Test number
- 760595637109
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail70,912 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,912 miles
- Test number
- 700458926131
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass70,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 70,912 miles
- Test number
- 760718826115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 ABK
- Does LB03 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 ABK expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 ABK?
- The MOT on LB03 ABK expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 ABK done?
- LB03 ABK was recorded at 210,244 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
- Has LB03 ABK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 ABK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 ABK 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 LB03 ABK find?
- LB03 ABK passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel arch corroded; nearside sill damaged, and 3 more.
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