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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 CVLMOT history

LB03 CVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
129,593 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 CVL was last recorded at 129,593 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 7,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2007: 2,870 miles, lower than 19,168 miles on 3 Aug 2006.

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
122,082 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,511 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,593 miles
  • 2022 – 122,082 miles
  • 2021 – 111,777 miles
  • 2020 – 101,943 miles
  • 2019 – 100,503 miles
  • 2017 – 96,851 miles
  • 2016 – 91,411 miles
  • 2015 – 82,578 miles
  • 2014 – 74,686 miles
  • 2013 – 68,755 miles
  • 2012 – 64,361 miles
  • 2011 – 58,901 miles
  • 2010 – 53,184 miles
  • 2009 – 46,708 miles
  • 2008 – 37,426 miles
  • 2007 – 2,870 miles
  • 2006 – 19,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,593 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,593 miles (+7,511)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,593 miles
    Test number
    548226935387
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,082 miles (+10,305)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    961519645992
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass111,777 miles (+9,834)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,777 miles
    Test number
    474255793822
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,943 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    980899956094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,503 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    182771138934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail100,503 miles (+3,652)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    497122323661
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass96,851 miles (+5,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    268119251621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass91,411 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    107054829985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,578 miles (+7,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    718816852507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass74,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    496413564277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,686 miles (+5,931)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    409013264245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass68,755 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    707550813228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Fail68,748 miles (+4,387)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    706758603280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass64,361 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    337791532440
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOs rear coil spring may have small piece missing
  15. Fail64,361 miles (+5,460)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    346611832497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOs rear coil spring may have small piece missing
  16. Fail58,901 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    237542531282
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil low
  17. Pass58,901 miles (+5,717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    588252531252
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil low
  18. Pass53,184 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    982646820263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,708 miles (+9,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,708 miles
    Test number
    964052129237
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass37,426 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    682969018258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,423 miles (+34,553)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,423 miles
    Test number
    322948918268
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass2,870 miles (-16,298)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,870 miles
    Test number
    880161217275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,168 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,168 miles
    Test number
    224995616288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,100 miles
    Test number
    210710356412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 CVL

Does LB03 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 CVL expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CVL?
The MOT on LB03 CVL expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 CVL done?
LB03 CVL was recorded at 129,593 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has LB03 CVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CVL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 CVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 CVL find?
LB03 CVL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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