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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 PGVMOT history

LB03 PGV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,066 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 PGV was last recorded at 107,066 miles on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2025: 107,066 miles, lower than 107,086 miles on 11 Nov 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,086 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Average per year
4,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,066 miles
  • 2024 – 106,288 miles
  • 2023 – 104,122 miles
  • 2022 – 101,547 miles
  • 2021 – 98,433 miles
  • 2020 – 96,037 miles
  • 2019 – 93,157 miles
  • 2018 – 87,954 miles
  • 2017 – 83,727 miles
  • 2016 – 78,498 miles
  • 2015 – 72,412 miles
  • 2014 – 65,666 miles
  • 2013 – 60,394 miles
  • 2012 – 54,401 miles
  • 2011 – 48,806 miles
  • 2010 – 43,035 miles
  • 2009 – 37,549 miles
  • 2008 – 31,913 miles
  • 2007 – 26,543 miles
  • 2006 – 20,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,066 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine fault light illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reducedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements just metRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine management system fault warning lamp illuminated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,066 miles (-20)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    532859556190
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements just met
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail107,086 miles (+798)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    531035528332
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements just met
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,288 miles (+2,166)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    432640676983
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass104,122 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    916811538367
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail104,122 miles (+2,575)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    145829927322
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass101,547 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    309731929687
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail101,547 miles (+3,114)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    811857874540
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    317247884332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,433 miles (+2,396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    359004687637
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass96,037 miles (+2,880)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    562198370786
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management system fault warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass93,157 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    423571972813
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail93,157 miles (+5,203)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    927092265899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    798543526869
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Fail87,954 miles (+4,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    351118950696
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass83,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    898659034952
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail83,727 miles (+5,229)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    885782771571
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass78,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    949218491481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail78,498 miles (+6,086)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    493820331102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass72,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    661568129176
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

  20. Fail72,412 miles (+6,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    304534508291
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection
    • AdvisoryHeadlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

  21. Pass65,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    305364094437
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail65,666 miles (+5,272)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    347553694488
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail60,394 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    169014323360
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass60,394 miles (+5,993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    499954123361
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Pass54,401 miles (+5,595)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    315334602353
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly binding

  26. Pass48,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    137535121349
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Fail48,806 miles (+5,771)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    906805721307
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass43,035 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    570587550264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,549 miles (+5,636)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    334415859437
    • NoteN/s/f tyre borderline pass
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  30. Pass31,913 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    590663158296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,543 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,543 miles
    Test number
    664046557274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,589 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    681271466212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass20,166 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    513723626249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail19,988 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,988 miles
    Test number
    442684916237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LB03 PGV

Does LB03 PGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 PGV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PGV?
The MOT on LB03 PGV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 PGV done?
LB03 PGV was recorded at 107,066 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,517 miles a year.
Has LB03 PGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PGV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 PGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 PGV find?
LB03 PGV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; engine fault light illuminated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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