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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 NFUMOT history

LB03 NFU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,174 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NFU
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
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NFU was last recorded at 116,174 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,957 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,217 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,174 miles
  • 2025 – 112,957 miles
  • 2023 – 112,953 miles
  • 2021 – 112,280 miles
  • 2020 – 111,582 miles
  • 2018 – 109,478 miles
  • 2016 – 105,874 miles
  • 2015 – 92,789 miles
  • 2014 – 86,014 miles
  • 2013 – 77,509 miles
  • 2012 – 71,410 miles
  • 2011 – 63,085 miles
  • 2010 – 55,533 miles
  • 2009 – 47,398 miles
  • 2008 – 40,977 miles
  • 2007 – 34,424 miles
  • 2006 – 27,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,174 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,174 miles (+3,217)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,174 miles
    Test number
    562641758543
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass112,957 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    121317005062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass112,953 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    331131633307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass112,280 miles (+698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,280 miles
    Test number
    787545871745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass111,582 miles (+2,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    254167680157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass109,478 miles (+3,604)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,478 miles
    Test number
    755868339237
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass105,874 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    138272136476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,590 miles (+12,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    554407045385
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  9. Pass92,789 miles (+6,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    739300413624
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Pass86,014 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    198585474216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,509 miles (+6,099)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    508557763233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass71,410 miles (+8,325)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    136236062292
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approching limits
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass63,085 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    677443961209
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle has only just passed the emissions test, after 6 accelerations the reading is 2.97m , maximum is 3.0m
  14. Fail63,085 miles (+7,552)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    678563961290
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle has only just passed the emissions test, after 6 accelerations the reading is 2.97m , maximum is 3.0m
  15. Pass55,533 miles (+8,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    441218460277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass47,398 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    413091659228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,977 miles (+6,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    594234768215
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit and wearing on inside
  18. Pass34,424 miles (+7,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    672889567279
    • NoteRear tyres close to limit
  19. Pass27,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    624268486107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NFU

Does LB03 NFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NFU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NFU?
The MOT on LB03 NFU is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NFU done?
LB03 NFU was recorded at 116,174 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LB03 NFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NFU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LB03 NFU 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 NFU find?
LB03 NFU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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