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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB03 VLAMOT history

LB03 VLA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
69,236 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VLA was last recorded at 69,236 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,405 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,831 miles
Average per year
2,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,236 miles
  • 2025 – 66,405 miles
  • 2022 – 66,057 miles
  • 2020 – 64,021 miles
  • 2018 – 64,020 miles
  • 2017 – 64,019 miles
  • 2016 – 64,017 miles
  • 2015 – 63,661 miles
  • 2013 – 60,789 miles
  • 2012 – 51,725 miles
  • 2011 – 47,605 miles
  • 2010 – 43,971 miles
  • 2009 – 38,230 miles
  • 2008 – 32,564 miles
  • 2007 – 27,687 miles
  • 2006 – 27,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Interior mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    508258213554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,236 miles (+2,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    943303403971
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    765120715239
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail66,405 miles (+348)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    622886496645
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing not tested

  5. Pass66,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    254893537127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  6. Fail66,057 miles (+2,036)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    592333076105
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  7. Pass64,021 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    891376206174
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,020 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    248057967998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    993270702278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,019 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    344683965828
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass64,017 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    198349423568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,661 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    877869795008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,789 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,789 miles
    Test number
    938828963237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOsr tyre worn close to legal limmit

  14. Fail60,789 miles (+9,064)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,789 miles
    Test number
    426187563295
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOsr tyre worn close to legal limmit

  15. Pass51,725 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    439669662298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,605 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    318587071440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,971 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    321874270444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,230 miles (+5,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    374004679471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass32,564 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    192318128229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,687 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    260619227294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    252406836307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VLA

Does LB03 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VLA is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VLA?
The MOT on LB03 VLA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VLA done?
LB03 VLA was recorded at 69,236 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,153 miles a year.
Has LB03 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VLA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VLA 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 VLA find?
LB03 VLA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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