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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LB03 NENMOT history

LB03 NEN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
105,515 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 NEN was last recorded at 105,515 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,415 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,515 miles
  • 2024 – 103,415 miles
  • 2023 – 101,975 miles
  • 2022 – 99,192 miles
  • 2021 – 95,487 miles
  • 2019 – 94,358 miles
  • 2018 – 92,575 miles
  • 2017 – 90,910 miles
  • 2016 – 89,115 miles
  • 2015 – 80,469 miles
  • 2014 – 73,770 miles
  • 2013 – 65,006 miles
  • 2012 – 56,941 miles
  • 2010 – 43,378 miles
  • 2009 – 33,153 miles
  • 2008 – 27,047 miles
  • 2007 – 17,831 miles
  • 2006 – 11,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,515 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,515 miles (+2,100)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    361654063158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,415 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    127125396666
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail103,410 miles (+1,435)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,410 miles
    Test number
    512968007408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass101,975 miles (+2,783)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    963037095051
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,192 miles (+3,705)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,192 miles
    Test number
    259751143054
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass95,487 miles (+1,129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    218976810273
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,358 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    970937775549
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s + o/s inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,356 miles (+1,781)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    167300120220
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

  9. Pass92,575 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,575 miles
    Test number
    202889939107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    141847739514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,910 miles (+1,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    422663923306
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass89,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    857928566590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail89,115 miles (+8,646)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    941200269597
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass80,469 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    288853215471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,770 miles (+8,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    327981444187
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,006 miles (+8,065)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    107901823427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass56,941 miles (+13,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,941 miles
    Test number
    167293132444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,378 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    914585310202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  19. Fail43,378 miles (+10,225)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    781774610207
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  20. Pass33,153 miles (+6,106)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    430324509222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside inner cv boot leaking

  21. Pass27,047 miles (+9,216)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,047 miles
    Test number
    704662918203
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass17,831 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,831 miles
    Test number
    221360167125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,092 miles
    Test number
    992857256115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NEN

Does LB03 NEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NEN expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NEN?
The MOT on LB03 NEN expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NEN done?
LB03 NEN was recorded at 105,515 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has LB03 NEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NEN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 NEN 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 NEN find?
LB03 NEN failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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