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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB03 GHZMOT history

LB03 GHZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,500 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 GHZ was last recorded at 81,500 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,223 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,500 miles
  • 2024 – 80,223 miles
  • 2023 – 78,362 miles
  • 2022 – 75,609 miles
  • 2021 – 71,095 miles
  • 2020 – 67,108 miles
  • 2019 – 64,839 miles
  • 2018 – 62,094 miles
  • 2017 – 56,894 miles
  • 2016 – 53,423 miles
  • 2015 – 50,194 miles
  • 2013 – 46,004 miles
  • 2012 – 42,635 miles
  • 2011 – 36,682 miles
  • 2010 – 28,705 miles
  • 2009 – 20,048 miles
  • 2008 – 13,139 miles
  • 2007 – 9,106 miles
  • 2006 – 7,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,500 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    903314972059
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,497 miles (+1,274)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    135132755332
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,223 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    562922929532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,362 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    360505399615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,609 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    720202823699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,095 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    303794864514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,108 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    456095899146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,839 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,839 miles
    Test number
    365565474083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,094 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,094 miles
    Test number
    191158997491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    121276858888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail59,431 miles (+2,537)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    208296257999
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass56,894 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    287736766190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,423 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    619397048799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,194 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    198191045431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront offside tyre valve is deteriating

  15. Fail50,194 miles (+4,190)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    938531645017
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine managment light is illuminaed on the instumental cluster
    • NoteFront offside tyre valve is deteriating

  16. Fail46,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    129660143305
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass46,004 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    587520443330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,635 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    458888802146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,682 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    317348851156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,705 miles (+8,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    722520660147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate has water damage

  21. Pass20,048 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    214491869110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,139 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,139 miles
    Test number
    992393268100
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass9,106 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,106 miles
    Test number
    572154567198
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass7,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,162 miles
    Test number
    622468156167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 GHZ

Does LB03 GHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GHZ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GHZ?
The MOT on LB03 GHZ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 GHZ done?
LB03 GHZ was recorded at 81,500 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has LB03 GHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GHZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 GHZ 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 GHZ find?
LB03 GHZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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