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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 FCDMOT history

LB03 FCD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,975 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 FCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 FCD was last recorded at 142,975 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,991 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,984 miles
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,975 miles
  • 2024 – 139,991 miles
  • 2022 – 134,069 miles
  • 2021 – 128,711 miles
  • 2019 – 123,847 miles
  • 2018 – 118,861 miles
  • 2017 – 113,402 miles
  • 2016 – 109,743 miles
  • 2015 – 106,430 miles
  • 2014 – 101,916 miles
  • 2013 – 96,670 miles
  • 2012 – 88,560 miles
  • 2011 – 81,417 miles
  • 2010 – 74,849 miles
  • 2009 – 65,869 miles
  • 2008 – 53,908 miles
  • 2007 – 44,529 miles
  • 2006 – 35,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Near side door mirror glass missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    226893221366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,975 miles (+2,984)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    642455193254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,991 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,991 miles
    Test number
    541903371357
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,207 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    100361131820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,069 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    189937787184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,711 miles
    Test number
    669746529165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,711 miles (+714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,711 miles
    Test number
    617618572230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass127,997 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,997 miles
    Test number
    313122043496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    565587111261
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail123,847 miles (+4,986)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    389959521269
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass118,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    107187204130
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

  12. Fail118,861 miles (+5,459)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    846769424141
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

  13. Pass113,402 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,402 miles
    Test number
    377186501174
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass missing

  14. Fail113,331 miles (+3,588)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    204913589753
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass missing

  15. Pass109,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    366083777207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,743 miles (+3,313)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    671645944527
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass106,430 miles (+4,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    267316225402
    • NoteExhaust down pipe deteriorated

  18. Pass101,916 miles (+5,246)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,916 miles
    Test number
    858126024147
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • NoteExhaust down pipe slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass96,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    148118543115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail96,670 miles (+8,110)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    278218443111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass88,560 miles (+7,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    188917232175
    • NoteRear brake pads have aprox 3.500 miles remaining

  22. Pass81,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    289774741472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail81,417 miles (+6,568)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    808504841196
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass74,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    284834640461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,849 miles (+8,980)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    804574640156
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate.

  26. Fail65,869 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    220269939400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyer tread wearing uneven

  27. Pass65,869 miles (+11,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    490349839108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyer tread wearing uneven

  28. Pass53,908 miles (+9,379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    833420358145
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteClutch is wearing out

  29. Pass44,529 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    894545737114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,478 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    561670456129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,473 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    521723046150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB03 FCD

Does LB03 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 FCD is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 FCD?
The MOT on LB03 FCD is valid until 7 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 FCD done?
LB03 FCD was recorded at 142,975 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has LB03 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 FCD has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 FCD 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 FCD find?
LB03 FCD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front upper coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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