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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB03 MZLMOT history

LB03 MZL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
153,057 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 MZL was last recorded at 153,057 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 15,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,660 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15,397 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,057 miles
  • 2022 – 137,660 miles
  • 2021 – 135,776 miles
  • 2020 – 130,405 miles
  • 2019 – 124,144 miles
  • 2018 – 116,417 miles
  • 2017 – 109,284 miles
  • 2016 – 97,361 miles
  • 2015 – 90,750 miles
  • 2014 – 76,632 miles
  • 2013 – 71,348 miles
  • 2012 – 56,995 miles
  • 2011 – 43,821 miles
  • 2010 – 35,190 miles
  • 2009 – 25,973 miles
  • 2008 – 18,408 miles
  • 2007 – 13,662 miles
  • 2006 – 11,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front arms suspension lowered to the point of effecting camber advise adjustment (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriage

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Lower gearbox torque mount bolt snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s front disc metal back plate cover corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,057 miles
    Test number
    515619340460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front arms suspension lowered to the point of effecting camber advise adjustment (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriage

  2. Fail153,057 miles (+15,397)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,057 miles
    Test number
    525954447054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front arms suspension lowered to the point of effecting camber advise adjustment (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undercarriage

  3. Pass137,660 miles (+1,884)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    921912267810
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play

  4. Pass135,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    518473375999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,776 miles (+5,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    350117174805
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass130,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    411861471920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail130,405 miles (+6,261)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    750183914798
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,144 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,144 miles
    Test number
    785090152647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,141 miles (+7,724)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    133228606274
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass116,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,417 miles
    Test number
    272771416669
    • AdvisoryLower gearbox torque mount bolt snapped
    • AdvisoryO/s front disc metal back plate cover corroded

  11. Fail116,417 miles (+7,133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,417 miles
    Test number
    151539439077
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower gearbox torque mount bolt snapped
    • AdvisoryO/s front disc metal back plate cover corroded

  12. Pass109,284 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,284 miles
    Test number
    659297017778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,361 miles (+6,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    123219098535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,750 miles (+14,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    136181665054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,632 miles (+5,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    808273314013
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges getting close to wear limit
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 2mm wear limit

  16. Pass71,348 miles (+14,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    566896453208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,995 miles (+13,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,995 miles
    Test number
    779056552206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,821 miles (+8,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    685857551291
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass35,190 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    862282230290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,973 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    463306439280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,768 miles (+7,360)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    981969429292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass18,408 miles (+4,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    910655338297
    • 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. Pass13,662 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,662 miles
    Test number
    481554247291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,273 miles
    Test number
    364325846164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 MZL

Does LB03 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 MZL expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 MZL?
The MOT on LB03 MZL expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 MZL done?
LB03 MZL was recorded at 153,057 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has LB03 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 MZL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 MZL 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 MZL find?
LB03 MZL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front arms suspension lowered to the point of effecting camber advise adjustment; general corrosion to undercarriage.

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