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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 VLCMOT history

LB03 VLC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,940 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VLC was last recorded at 86,940 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,263 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,940 miles
  • 2024 – 83,263 miles
  • 2023 – 79,677 miles
  • 2022 – 74,638 miles
  • 2021 – 68,867 miles
  • 2020 – 66,889 miles
  • 2019 – 65,098 miles
  • 2018 – 63,685 miles
  • 2017 – 60,535 miles
  • 2016 – 59,539 miles
  • 2015 – 57,703 miles
  • 2014 – 55,524 miles
  • 2013 – 53,670 miles
  • 2012 – 48,393 miles
  • 2011 – 45,972 miles
  • 2010 – 41,500 miles
  • 2009 – 39,688 miles
  • 2008 – 39,071 miles
  • 2007 – 33,944 miles
  • 2006 – 22,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    759196572500
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail86,940 miles (+3,677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    799272701598
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,263 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    799475661046
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail83,261 miles (+3,584)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    438410335335
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,677 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    956568404069
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail79,677 miles (+5,039)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    116643722842
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass74,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,638 miles
    Test number
    294896662673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,638 miles (+5,771)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,638 miles
    Test number
    736845326143
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass68,867 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,867 miles
    Test number
    745538717027
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    542523493335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail66,889 miles (+1,791)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    781489667255
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass65,098 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    457991894345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    530933303311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,685 miles (+3,150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    699399474866
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass60,535 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    817988324734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass59,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    730523142955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

  17. Fail59,539 miles (+1,836)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    154767233479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

  18. Pass57,703 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    238174055142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    756200764199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,524 miles (+1,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    795910764147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass53,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    369781253114
    • NoteBonnet pull lever broken.

  22. Fail53,670 miles (+5,277)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    367121253138
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBonnet pull lever broken.

  23. Pass48,393 miles (+2,421)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,393 miles
    Test number
    887948852100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and dished.

  24. Pass45,972 miles (+4,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    746342551113
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FLAT ,MARK ON OUTER WALL AND ALSO CLOSE TO WEAR BAR.195/65 R16 91V DUNLOP

  25. Pass41,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    372467660175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,500 miles (+1,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    424316460127
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  27. Pass39,688 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    640712769172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,071 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    304318368198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,944 miles (+734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    850832577124
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  30. Fail33,210 miles (+10,608)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    533921657137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

  31. Pass22,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,602 miles
    Test number
    654401786177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VLC

Does LB03 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VLC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VLC?
The MOT on LB03 VLC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VLC done?
LB03 VLC was recorded at 86,940 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has LB03 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VLC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VLC 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 VLC find?
LB03 VLC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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