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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 ABXMOT history

LB03 ABX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2024
Mileage
102,025 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ABX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ABX was last recorded at 102,025 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2013: 66,527 miles, lower than 67,559 miles on 20 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,025 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,025 miles
  • 2022 – 93,290 miles
  • 2021 – 84,720 miles
  • 2020 – 84,254 miles
  • 2019 – 82,397 miles
  • 2018 – 79,418 miles
  • 2017 – 76,691 miles
  • 2016 – 73,521 miles
  • 2015 – 71,545 miles
  • 2014 – 69,384 miles
  • 2013 – 66,527 miles
  • 2012 – 67,559 miles
  • 2011 – 56,798 miles
  • 2010 – 49,484 miles
  • 2009 – 41,375 miles
  • 2008 – 32,770 miles
  • 2007 – 25,732 miles
  • 2006 – 18,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,025 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,025 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    272542848365
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,025 miles (+8,735)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    543754278254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,290 miles (+8,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    113931560414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,720 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    451592495992
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass84,254 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    738024927433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,250 miles (+1,853)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    520010623821
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,397 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    991765984260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,385 miles (+2,967)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    794915649914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake imbalance only just met requirements, front axle

  9. Pass79,418 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    341812454815
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail79,413 miles (+2,722)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    842437406714
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass76,691 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    346513941482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,660 miles (+3,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    930670782075
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  13. Pass73,521 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    624892135921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre

  14. Fail73,503 miles (+1,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    510060671046
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre

  15. Pass71,545 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    629146075118
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight bind

  16. Fail71,545 miles (+2,161)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    285896975111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight bind

  17. Pass69,384 miles (+2,857)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    459727864170
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut N/S/R tyre not showing cords at time of test
    • NoteChips to windscreen
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  18. Pass66,527 miles (-1,032)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    979099653119
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteUnable to check inside brakes

  19. Pass67,559 miles (+10,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    797562072153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEvidence of coolant leak

  20. Pass56,798 miles (+7,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    288352971494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,484 miles (+8,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    443280160161
    • NoteFront exhaust section fairly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 4mm on edge

  22. Pass41,375 miles (+8,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    392717069145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass32,770 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    284259468460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,732 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,732 miles
    Test number
    622936367169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,563 miles (+7,512)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,563 miles
    Test number
    422848857178
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass18,051 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    740853466188
    • NoteAdv, n/s/rear tyre on 3mm.

Questions about LB03 ABX

Does LB03 ABX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ABX expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ABX?
The MOT on LB03 ABX expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ABX done?
LB03 ABX was recorded at 102,025 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has LB03 ABX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ABX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 ABX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 ABX find?
LB03 ABX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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