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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 ACFMOT history

LB03 ACF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
235,418 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ACF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ACF was last recorded at 235,418 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,414 miles · 10 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,418 miles
  • 2024 – 231,724 miles
  • 2023 – 215,457 miles
  • 2022 – 199,064 miles
  • 2021 – 191,625 miles
  • 2020 – 176,850 miles
  • 2019 – 160,779 miles
  • 2018 – 147,719 miles
  • 2017 – 137,318 miles
  • 2016 – 125,839 miles
  • 2015 – 117,686 miles
  • 2014 – 98,923 miles
  • 2012 – 91,893 miles
  • 2011 – 83,974 miles
  • 2010 – 63,034 miles
  • 2009 – 51,626 miles
  • 2008 – 43,109 miles
  • 2007 – 33,777 miles
  • 2006 – 24,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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, 2018–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,418 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    235,418 miles
    Test number
    937237076330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail235,414 miles (+3,690)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,414 miles
    Test number
    217494327179
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass231,724 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    231,724 miles
    Test number
    818074341592
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail231,679 miles (+16,222)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,679 miles
    Test number
    448136504838
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass215,457 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    215,457 miles
    Test number
    278361626674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail215,455 miles (+16,391)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,455 miles
    Test number
    841441066927
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass199,064 miles (+7,439)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    199,064 miles
    Test number
    799724756901
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass191,625 miles (+14,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,625 miles
    Test number
    944835443394
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass176,850 miles (+16,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,850 miles
    Test number
    102415971334
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass160,779 miles (+13,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    742774884445
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,719 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,719 miles
    Test number
    809275301001
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail147,716 miles (+10,398)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,716 miles
    Test number
    267437844481
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass137,318 miles (+11,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,318 miles
    Test number
    413415535841
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass125,839 miles (+8,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    722942614269
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass117,686 miles (+8,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,686 miles
    Test number
    660736084844
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail109,481 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    439683525001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass109,481 miles (+10,558)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    848543925026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,923 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    559716804010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,893 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,893 miles
    Test number
    378583042394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,974 miles (+20,940)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    195502741309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,034 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    343547320175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,626 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    202228529143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,109 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    200694638174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,934 miles (+9,157)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    254413128118
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,777 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    603734647105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,471 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    771733646109
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit

Questions about LB03 ACF

Does LB03 ACF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ACF is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ACF?
The MOT on LB03 ACF is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ACF done?
LB03 ACF was recorded at 235,418 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,719 miles a year.
Has LB03 ACF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ACF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 ACF 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 ACF find?
LB03 ACF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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