Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB03 COAMOT history
LB03 COA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 90,516 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 COA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 COA was last recorded at 90,516 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,107 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,409 miles
- Average per year
- 3,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,516 miles
- 2025 – 89,107 miles
- 2024 – 88,332 miles
- 2023 – 87,696 miles
- 2022 – 86,829 miles
- 2021 – 86,068 miles
- 2020 – 85,201 miles
- 2019 – 83,422 miles
- 2018 – 81,434 miles
- 2017 – 78,983 miles
- 2016 – 75,326 miles
- 2015 – 70,656 miles
- 2014 – 65,335 miles
- 2013 – 61,955 miles
- 2012 – 57,260 miles
- 2011 – 50,420 miles
- 2010 – 44,338 miles
- 2009 – 37,532 miles
- 2008 – 31,299 miles
- 2007 – 24,695 miles
- 2006 – 18,458 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,516 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,516 miles (+1,409)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 90,516 miles
- Test number
- 641049278171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,107 miles (+775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 89,107 miles
- Test number
- 201163649110
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,332 miles (+636)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 88,332 miles
- Test number
- 496719598174
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,696 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 87,696 miles
- Test number
- 870780982223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail87,687 miles (+858)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,687 miles
- Test number
- 541906029721
- 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))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,829 miles (+761)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,829 miles
- Test number
- 287901477300
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just passed min. req.
Pass86,068 miles (+867)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,068 miles
- Test number
- 531546389844
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,201 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 811323360841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge at 1.6mm at 3/4 width limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,422 miles (+1,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,422 miles
- Test number
- 406681798151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Crack/chip to windscreen less than 10mm, not obscuring view
Pass81,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,434 miles
- Test number
- 280596571968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,427 miles (+2,444)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,427 miles
- Test number
- 243917869834
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass78,983 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,983 miles
- Test number
- 806496957837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,326 miles (+4,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,326 miles
- Test number
- 342902176118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,656 miles (+5,321)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 70,656 miles
- Test number
- 779399665137
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass65,335 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 65,335 miles
- Test number
- 669736054109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,955 miles (+4,695)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,955 miles
- Test number
- 287168343169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,260 miles (+6,840)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 668564442117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,420 miles (+6,082)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 50,420 miles
- Test number
- 236183651195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTyre size 195/65r15 91v
Pass44,338 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,338 miles
- Test number
- 262708560101
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail44,338 miles (+6,806)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,338 miles
- Test number
- 290237060119
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,532 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 37,532 miles
- Test number
- 433756069162
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,299 miles (+6,604)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,299 miles
- Test number
- 983944358155
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3ml and cracking
- NoteSlight free play in steering down shaft to rack
Pass24,695 miles (+6,237)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 24,695 miles
- Test number
- 664882257154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear brake pads 70% worn approx /slight free play at steering wheel
Pass18,458 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,458 miles
- Test number
- 251303456171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB03 COA
- Does LB03 COA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 COA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 COA?
- The MOT on LB03 COA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 COA done?
- LB03 COA was recorded at 90,516 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
- Has LB03 COA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 COA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 COA 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 COA find?
- LB03 COA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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