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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 UDLMOT history

LB03 UDL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,627 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UDL was last recorded at 143,627 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,610 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,627 miles
  • 2024 – 141,689 miles
  • 2023 – 138,020 miles
  • 2022 – 132,158 miles
  • 2021 – 125,548 miles
  • 2020 – 115,682 miles
  • 2019 – 104,278 miles
  • 2018 – 102,158 miles
  • 2017 – 100,251 miles
  • 2016 – 95,338 miles
  • 2015 – 91,277 miles
  • 2014 – 87,387 miles
  • 2013 – 84,856 miles
  • 2012 – 81,688 miles
  • 2011 – 78,249 miles
  • 2010 – 74,139 miles
  • 2006 – 67,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,627 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, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,627 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    884031762492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,610 miles (+1,921)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,610 miles
    Test number
    752156972473
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,689 miles (+3,669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,689 miles
    Test number
    669985156731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,020 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,020 miles
    Test number
    489638595153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,016 miles (+5,858)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,016 miles
    Test number
    783002735254
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,158 miles (+6,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    890988121394
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,548 miles (+9,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    158006385770
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,682 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    122768667739
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,278 miles (+2,120)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,278 miles
    Test number
    218536672350
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    235064711696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,158 miles (+1,907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    221089003535
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

  12. Pass100,251 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    379943001839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,338 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    642169598431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

  14. Pass91,277 miles (+3,890)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    708446755141
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear, seat belt not checked
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear, seat belt not checked

  15. Pass87,387 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    587138154129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,856 miles (+3,168)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    845098453198
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass81,688 miles (+3,439)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    135855262108
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass78,249 miles (+4,110)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    236834951434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and offside rear tyre are starting to perish

  19. Pass74,139 miles (+6,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    210903570122
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    771942056368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,383 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    843042256343
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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)

Questions about LB03 UDL

Does LB03 UDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 UDL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UDL?
The MOT on LB03 UDL is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 UDL done?
LB03 UDL was recorded at 143,627 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has LB03 UDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UDL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 UDL 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 UDL find?
LB03 UDL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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