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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 NFLMOT history

LB03 NFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 273,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
273,370 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NFL was last recorded at 273,370 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,365 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
12,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 273,370 miles
  • 2023 – 259,517 miles
  • 2022 – 253,856 miles
  • 2018 – 244,576 miles
  • 2017 – 228,559 miles
  • 2016 – 218,000 miles
  • 2015 – 203,479 miles
  • 2014 – 178,328 miles
  • 2013 – 143,345 miles
  • 2012 – 111,630 miles
  • 2011 – 104,318 miles
  • 2010 – 92,818 miles
  • 2009 – 84,212 miles
  • 2008 – 74,403 miles
  • 2007 – 64,373 miles
  • 2006 – 54,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,370 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass273,370 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    273,370 miles
    Test number
    505334117681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail273,365 miles (+13,848)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,365 miles
    Test number
    585620722773
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass259,517 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    259,517 miles
    Test number
    887164058087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass253,856 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    253,856 miles
    Test number
    229221221089
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail253,854 miles (+9,278)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,854 miles
    Test number
    137691642579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass244,576 miles (+16,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    244,576 miles
    Test number
    519871375019
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  7. Pass228,559 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    228,559 miles
    Test number
    491159872916
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail228,555 miles (+10,555)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,555 miles
    Test number
    467818553997
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass218,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    218,000 miles
    Test number
    921619245614
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail218,000 miles (+14,521)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,000 miles
    Test number
    815645082647
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass203,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    203,479 miles
    Test number
    189459255446
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Fail203,479 miles (+25,151)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,479 miles
    Test number
    257954055095
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass178,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    178,328 miles
    Test number
    305983154028
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail178,328 miles (+34,983)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,328 miles
    Test number
    879282454029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass143,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    143,345 miles
    Test number
    917606733028
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail143,345 miles (+31,715)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,345 miles
    Test number
    426946433069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass111,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    437577122031
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail111,630 miles (+7,312)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    405187122077
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass104,318 miles (+11,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,318 miles
    Test number
    956790221250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    600811590130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,816 miles (+8,604)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    833230390119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,212 miles (+9,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    512535299122
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass74,403 miles (+10,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    202053698179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass64,373 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    312834297126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,369 miles (+10,047)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    764723197110
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,322 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    771491686164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,883 miles
    Test number
    372553646188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NFL

Does LB03 NFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 NFL expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NFL?
The MOT on LB03 NFL expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 NFL done?
LB03 NFL was recorded at 273,370 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 12,129 miles a year.
Has LB03 NFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NFL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 NFL 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 NFL find?
LB03 NFL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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