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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB03 AEAMOT history

LB03 AEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,734 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 AEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 AEA was last recorded at 137,734 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,410 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
5,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,734 miles
  • 2024 – 133,410 miles
  • 2023 – 130,130 miles
  • 2022 – 127,291 miles
  • 2020 – 121,271 miles
  • 2019 – 117,515 miles
  • 2018 – 112,098 miles
  • 2017 – 106,939 miles
  • 2016 – 101,966 miles
  • 2015 – 96,377 miles
  • 2014 – 92,239 miles
  • 2013 – 83,581 miles
  • 2012 – 77,330 miles
  • 2010 – 69,825 miles
  • 2009 – 62,432 miles
  • 2008 – 55,051 miles
  • 2007 – 37,642 miles
  • 2006 – 28,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,734 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    100001726948
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,734 miles (+4,324)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    720956966851
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,410 miles (+3,280)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,410 miles
    Test number
    839270577556
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,130 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,130 miles
    Test number
    990754544142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass127,291 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    520901940253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass121,271 miles (+3,756)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,271 miles
    Test number
    132916621935
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass117,515 miles (+5,417)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    404105205337
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,098 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,098 miles
    Test number
    628874165784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,939 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,939 miles
    Test number
    951741070514
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass101,966 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    989858002454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,377 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    262518275499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,239 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    436934774281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    219708033461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,581 miles (+6,251)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    727527933115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,330 miles (+7,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    925343222141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,825 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    602945300319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,792 miles (+7,360)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    663721800377
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,432 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    261778059225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK

  19. Fail62,432 miles (+7,381)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    172347559232
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSLIGHT OIL LEAK

  20. Pass55,051 miles (+17,409)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    171680968237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mountings slight wear
    • NoteSlight play in front wishbone bushes

  21. Pass37,642 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,642 miles
    Test number
    234281557401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    204379036460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 AEA

Does LB03 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 AEA expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 AEA?
The MOT on LB03 AEA expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 AEA done?
LB03 AEA was recorded at 137,734 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,812 miles a year.
Has LB03 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 AEA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 AEA 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 AEA find?
LB03 AEA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 1 more.

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