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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB03 GZHMOT history

LB03 GZH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,226 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 GZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 GZH was last recorded at 156,226 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 17,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,724 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
17,502 miles
Average per year
6,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,226 miles
  • 2024 – 138,724 miles
  • 2023 – 137,055 miles
  • 2022 – 133,735 miles
  • 2021 – 129,276 miles
  • 2020 – 125,221 miles
  • 2019 – 118,031 miles
  • 2018 – 114,281 miles
  • 2017 – 105,880 miles
  • 2016 – 90,847 miles
  • 2015 – 86,210 miles
  • 2013 – 77,028 miles
  • 2012 – 70,906 miles
  • 2011 – 62,713 miles
  • 2010 – 50,630 miles
  • 2009 – 38,540 miles
  • 2008 – 36,972 miles
  • 2007 – 31,552 miles
  • 2006 – 25,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,226 miles (+17,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,226 miles
    Test number
    441448799723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,724 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,724 miles
    Test number
    184453728341
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,690 miles (+1,635)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    968631918481
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,055 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    455578197502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,735 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    456321264515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,276 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,276 miles
    Test number
    240467977936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,221 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    570579562835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,031 miles (+3,750)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    841773527017
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass114,281 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    804187874647
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges

  10. Fail114,280 miles (+8,400)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    571635256853
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges

  11. Pass105,880 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    597509442041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail105,874 miles (+15,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    358908879937
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,847 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    964120940489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,210 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    985835185053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,208 miles (+9,180)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    307933285022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass77,028 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    707348393244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,906 miles (+8,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,906 miles
    Test number
    675471602345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    248291201360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,707 miles (+12,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    109331901302
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  20. Pass50,630 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,630 miles
    Test number
    762265500357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail50,611 miles (+12,071)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    492423300461
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail38,540 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    331790319194
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass38,540 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    843900019145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass36,972 miles (+5,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    181540948390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass31,552 miles (+5,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    304782637325
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass25,650 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    814372646324
    • NoteChip on windscreen in zone 'a',less than 10mm
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber damp

  27. Fail25,650 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    134012146398
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChip on windscreen in zone 'a',less than 10mm
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber damp

Questions about LB03 GZH

Does LB03 GZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 GZH is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 GZH?
The MOT on LB03 GZH is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 GZH done?
LB03 GZH was recorded at 156,226 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,789 miles a year.
Has LB03 GZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 GZH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 GZH 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 GZH find?
LB03 GZH passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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