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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 PGFMOT history

LB03 PGF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 288,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
288,238 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PGF
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
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 PGF was last recorded at 288,238 miles on 22 May 2026, 20,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,955 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
20,283 miles
Average per year
13,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 288,238 miles
  • 2025 – 267,955 miles
  • 2024 – 259,007 miles
  • 2023 – 251,330 miles
  • 2022 – 238,113 miles
  • 2021 – 234,897 miles
  • 2019 – 223,625 miles
  • 2017 – 198,418 miles
  • 2016 – 187,298 miles
  • 2015 – 172,220 miles
  • 2014 – 163,893 miles
  • 2013 – 149,371 miles
  • 2012 – 131,818 miles
  • 2011 – 116,756 miles
  • 2010 – 101,141 miles
  • 2009 – 80,498 miles
  • 2008 – 61,386 miles
  • 2007 – 45,974 miles
  • 2006 – 14,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,238 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded All four springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,238 miles (+20,283)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    288,238 miles
    Test number
    612164204590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass267,955 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    267,955 miles
    Test number
    169001762338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail267,934 miles (+8,927)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,934 miles
    Test number
    690411735464
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass259,007 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    259,007 miles
    Test number
    949011900953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail259,006 miles (+7,676)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,006 miles
    Test number
    353610707185
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass251,330 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    251,330 miles
    Test number
    416279432512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail251,203 miles (+13,090)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,203 miles
    Test number
    374419819367
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass238,113 miles (+3,216)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    238,113 miles
    Test number
    251838173040
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass234,897 miles (+11,272)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    234,897 miles
    Test number
    260426872322
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever on calliper sticky (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass223,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    223,625 miles
    Test number
    282613879820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail223,625 miles (+10,775)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,625 miles
    Test number
    672099863439
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass212,850 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,850 miles
    Test number
    542846688674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail212,850 miles (+14,432)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,850 miles
    Test number
    944846557130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass198,418 miles (+11,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    198,418 miles
    Test number
    800487721584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass187,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,298 miles
    Test number
    457397732614
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail187,298 miles (+15,078)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,298 miles
    Test number
    372679720348
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass172,220 miles (+8,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    172,220 miles
    Test number
    146900915261
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass163,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,893 miles
    Test number
    458840134216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,893 miles (+14,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,893 miles
    Test number
    456207924281
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass149,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    149,371 miles
    Test number
    196837373230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail149,371 miles (+17,553)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,371 miles
    Test number
    826377473203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass131,818 miles (+15,062)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,818 miles
    Test number
    117356022382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,756 miles (+15,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    228947211215
    • 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)

  24. Pass101,141 miles (+20,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    853868980113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,498 miles (+19,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    433780889154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass61,386 miles (+15,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    442727238186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass45,974 miles (+31,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    193679827163
    • NoteWear in both front brake discs

  28. Pass14,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,803 miles
    Test number
    452686136193
    • NoteOsf osr tyres scuffed on both outer edges

Questions about LB03 PGF

Does LB03 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 PGF is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PGF?
The MOT on LB03 PGF is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 PGF done?
LB03 PGF was recorded at 288,238 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 13,661 miles a year.
Has LB03 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PGF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 PGF 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 PGF find?
LB03 PGF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear coil spring corroded both rears.

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