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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 GPZMOT history

LB03 GPZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,501 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 GPZ was last recorded at 200,501 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,519 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
8,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,501 miles
  • 2024 – 195,519 miles
  • 2023 – 191,873 miles
  • 2022 – 181,646 miles
  • 2021 – 173,388 miles
  • 2020 – 165,872 miles
  • 2019 – 155,783 miles
  • 2018 – 145,806 miles
  • 2017 – 141,663 miles
  • 2016 – 138,976 miles
  • 2015 – 135,507 miles
  • 2014 – 130,043 miles
  • 2013 – 124,257 miles
  • 2012 – 113,569 miles
  • 2011 – 98,034 miles
  • 2010 – 85,903 miles
  • 2009 – 72,066 miles
  • 2008 – 56,897 miles
  • 2007 – 41,560 miles
  • 2006 – 29,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,501 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front body panel slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,501 miles (+4,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,501 miles
    Test number
    873381262732
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,519 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,519 miles
    Test number
    850447341242
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail195,519 miles (+3,646)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,519 miles
    Test number
    519332696202
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass191,873 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,873 miles
    Test number
    722033078866
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail191,872 miles (+10,226)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,872 miles
    Test number
    179817868229
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body panel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass181,646 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,646 miles
    Test number
    237176700955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,388 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,388 miles
    Test number
    424235505686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail173,387 miles (+7,515)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,387 miles
    Test number
    538668280293
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass165,872 miles (+10,089)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,872 miles
    Test number
    179442878451
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s/f brake.

  10. Pass155,783 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,783 miles
    Test number
    345671156787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail155,782 miles (+9,976)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,782 miles
    Test number
    963647439254
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass145,806 miles (+4,143)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,806 miles
    Test number
    792626369305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule short axle one (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule short axle one (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass141,663 miles (+2,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,663 miles
    Test number
    533150945391
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass138,976 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,976 miles
    Test number
    833014957088
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

  15. Pass135,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,507 miles
    Test number
    784145932928
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail135,507 miles (+5,464)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,507 miles
    Test number
    338786633694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass130,043 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,043 miles
    Test number
    505947274250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,257 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    249609753278
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

  19. Pass124,257 miles (+10,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    586279653232
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

  20. Pass113,569 miles (+15,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    689831262270
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  21. Pass98,034 miles (+12,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    768995531267
    • NoteEngine undershield insecure

  22. Fail85,903 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    250993930224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm very close to limit
    • NoteFront wipers slightly torn
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded around hanging bracket replace very soon

  23. Pass85,903 miles (+13,837)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    470063430272
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm very close to limit
    • NoteFront wipers slightly torn
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded around hanging bracket replace very soon

  24. Pass72,066 miles (+15,169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    541187659251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,897 miles (+15,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    690729728213
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

  26. Pass41,560 miles (+12,414)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    184303177169
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA NOT 40MM YET

  27. Pass29,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    542800466191
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre

Questions about LB03 GPZ

Does LB03 GPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GPZ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GPZ?
The MOT on LB03 GPZ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 GPZ done?
LB03 GPZ was recorded at 200,501 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 8,848 miles a year.
Has LB03 GPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GPZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 GPZ 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 GPZ find?
LB03 GPZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both.

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