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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 ABVMOT history

LB03 ABV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 226,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
226,701 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ABV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ABV was last recorded at 226,701 miles on 31 May 2025, 7,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,442 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,259 miles
Average per year
10,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,701 miles
  • 2024 – 219,442 miles
  • 2023 – 206,250 miles
  • 2022 – 196,636 miles
  • 2021 – 186,231 miles
  • 2020 – 175,572 miles
  • 2019 – 163,954 miles
  • 2018 – 152,936 miles
  • 2017 – 138,526 miles
  • 2016 – 120,111 miles
  • 2015 – 104,001 miles
  • 2014 – 93,244 miles
  • 2013 – 88,178 miles
  • 2012 – 83,889 miles
  • 2011 – 79,811 miles
  • 2010 – 73,031 miles
  • 2009 – 59,915 miles
  • 2008 – 47,189 miles
  • 2007 – 37,741 miles
  • 2006 – 25,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    226,701 miles
    Test number
    669083434946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail226,700 miles (+7,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,700 miles
    Test number
    935689483069
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass219,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    219,442 miles
    Test number
    924527959604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail219,442 miles (+13,192)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,442 miles
    Test number
    173680287527
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass206,250 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    206,250 miles
    Test number
    735798794687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,636 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    196,636 miles
    Test number
    762986130798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,231 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    186,231 miles
    Test number
    569506200551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,572 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    175,572 miles
    Test number
    334311964707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,954 miles (+11,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    163,954 miles
    Test number
    498662443675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,936 miles (+14,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,936 miles
    Test number
    622992621047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,526 miles (+18,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,526 miles
    Test number
    213555764877
    • AdvisoryX2 front tyres wearing low 195-65-15

  12. Pass120,111 miles (+16,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    389708929537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,001 miles (+10,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    867991185163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,244 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    805363864043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,178 miles (+4,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    165844753410
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteE.m.l.on

  16. Pass83,889 miles (+4,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    407732752014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass79,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    199726751096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail79,811 miles (+6,780)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    295235351069
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass73,031 miles (+13,116)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,031 miles
    Test number
    922237210147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    234638919137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,915 miles (+12,726)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    391868119178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass47,189 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    294932518429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,741 miles (+12,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    252104527440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn low 2.5mm

  24. Pass25,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    311208716102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ABV

Does LB03 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ABV expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ABV?
The MOT on LB03 ABV expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ABV done?
LB03 ABV was recorded at 226,701 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 10,531 miles a year.
Has LB03 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ABV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 ABV 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 ABV find?
LB03 ABV passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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