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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 CVSMOT history

LB03 CVS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,087 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 CVS was last recorded at 153,087 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,949 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,087 miles
  • 2024 – 151,949 miles
  • 2023 – 149,896 miles
  • 2022 – 148,578 miles
  • 2021 – 146,347 miles
  • 2020 – 145,155 miles
  • 2019 – 143,601 miles
  • 2018 – 140,846 miles
  • 2017 – 134,424 miles
  • 2016 – 124,397 miles
  • 2015 – 115,522 miles
  • 2014 – 110,423 miles
  • 2013 – 105,892 miles
  • 2012 – 98,758 miles
  • 2011 – 88,769 miles
  • 2010 – 76,459 miles
  • 2009 – 64,449 miles
  • 2008 – 55,942 miles
  • 2007 – 47,177 miles
  • 2006 – 38,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,087 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight protectors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,087 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    636705692653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass151,949 miles (+2,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,949 miles
    Test number
    425973736910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass149,896 miles (+1,318)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,896 miles
    Test number
    489214198079
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded

  4. Pass148,578 miles (+116)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,578 miles
    Test number
    237303431080
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Tyre cracking in tread.

  5. Fail148,462 miles (+2,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,462 miles
    Test number
    152339282667
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Tyre starting to split in tread.

  6. Pass146,347 miles (+1,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,347 miles
    Test number
    588200953129
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp.
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corroded at rear.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r Tyre starting to wear on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Tyre splitting in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded.

  7. Pass145,155 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,155 miles
    Test number
    755088161111
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges and heavily perished.

  8. Pass143,601 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,601 miles
    Test number
    388533899556
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake

  9. Fail143,534 miles (+2,688)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,534 miles
    Test number
    975124198374
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake

  10. Pass140,846 miles (+6,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,846 miles
    Test number
    733809673721
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam images poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass134,424 miles (+10,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,424 miles
    Test number
    737522858218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass124,397 miles (+8,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    780679309423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    510701543840
    • AdvisoryEngine oil warning light on.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail115,522 miles (+5,099)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    458545696811
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear indicators.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil warning light on.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass110,423 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    187625244205
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limits
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  16. Fail110,423 miles (+4,531)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    517775344227
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limits
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  17. Pass105,892 miles (+7,134)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    445287243229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,758 miles (+9,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    755816162182
    • 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)

  19. Pass88,769 miles (+12,310)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,769 miles
    Test number
    117895361128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,459 miles (+12,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    202696980121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,449 miles (+8,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,449 miles
    Test number
    192954089182
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

  22. Pass55,942 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    343109168128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,177 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,177 miles
    Test number
    914347277154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    120036666198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 CVS

Does LB03 CVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 CVS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CVS?
The MOT on LB03 CVS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 CVS done?
LB03 CVS was recorded at 153,087 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has LB03 CVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CVS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 CVS 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 CVS find?
LB03 CVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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