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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 LBLMOT history

LB03 LBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
210,605 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 LBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 LBL was last recorded at 210,605 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 3,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,897 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,708 miles
Average per year
9,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,605 miles
  • 2023 – 206,897 miles
  • 2022 – 201,022 miles
  • 2021 – 195,720 miles
  • 2020 – 192,019 miles
  • 2019 – 185,813 miles
  • 2018 – 179,532 miles
  • 2017 – 172,223 miles
  • 2016 – 162,555 miles
  • 2015 – 145,916 miles
  • 2014 – 130,775 miles
  • 2013 – 116,881 miles
  • 2012 – 104,929 miles
  • 2011 – 91,837 miles
  • 2010 – 76,722 miles
  • 2009 – 71,672 miles
  • 2008 – 51,457 miles
  • 2007 – 40,894 miles
  • 2006 – 33,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected under load

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion to rear axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,605 miles (+3,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,605 miles
    Test number
    828615339113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass206,897 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,897 miles
    Test number
    205492900317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail206,833 miles (+5,811)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,833 miles
    Test number
    995616025522
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play detected under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,022 miles (+96)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    201,022 miles
    Test number
    181220111434
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle beam

  5. Fail200,926 miles (+5,206)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,926 miles
    Test number
    306165574425
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle beam

  6. Pass195,720 miles (+3,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,720 miles
    Test number
    950546149621
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass192,019 miles (+6,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,019 miles
    Test number
    866164099122
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  8. Pass185,813 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,813 miles
    Test number
    789914149172
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,812 miles (+6,280)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,812 miles
    Test number
    876069718392
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,532 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,532 miles
    Test number
    576417494171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    172,223 miles
    Test number
    284645163744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,223 miles (+9,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,223 miles
    Test number
    355464056983
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass162,555 miles (+16,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    162,555 miles
    Test number
    378697903792
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass145,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,916 miles
    Test number
    626501265133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,908 miles (+15,133)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,908 miles
    Test number
    986801265104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass130,775 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    118147374107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,587 miles (+13,706)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,587 miles
    Test number
    628730074151
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass116,881 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,881 miles
    Test number
    258367273153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail116,816 miles (+11,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    628465373138
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass104,929 miles (+13,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    158479172189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass91,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    279594871435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,837 miles (+15,115)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    668673471130
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • 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)

  23. Pass76,722 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    350425250172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,672 miles (+20,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    733962889168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass51,457 miles (+10,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    694291478125
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass40,894 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,894 miles
    Test number
    103193457133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    151451586109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 LBL

Does LB03 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 LBL expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 LBL?
The MOT on LB03 LBL expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 LBL done?
LB03 LBL was recorded at 210,605 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 9,702 miles a year.
Has LB03 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 LBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 LBL 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 LBL find?
LB03 LBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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