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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 VLTMOT history

LB03 VLT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 254,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
254,078 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VLT
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VLT was last recorded at 254,078 miles on 23 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,075 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,078 miles
  • 2025 – 251,375 miles
  • 2024 – 247,538 miles
  • 2023 – 241,597 miles
  • 2021 – 231,828 miles
  • 2020 – 227,786 miles
  • 2019 – 223,427 miles
  • 2018 – 218,091 miles
  • 2017 – 212,673 miles
  • 2016 – 198,123 miles
  • 2015 – 190,554 miles
  • 2014 – 182,557 miles
  • 2013 – 170,746 miles
  • 2012 – 159,261 miles
  • 2011 – 134,309 miles
  • 2010 – 106,715 miles
  • 2009 – 76,419 miles
  • 2008 – 60,608 miles
  • 2007 – 53,323 miles
  • 2006 – 45,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,078 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,078 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    254,078 miles
    Test number
    100555882710
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail254,075 miles (+2,700)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,075 miles
    Test number
    115248709755
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,375 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    251,375 miles
    Test number
    725503909473
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail251,375 miles (+3,837)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,375 miles
    Test number
    243046786291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass247,538 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    247,538 miles
    Test number
    143910011970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail247,538 miles (+5,941)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,538 miles
    Test number
    817562757051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass241,597 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    241,597 miles
    Test number
    881681060440
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail241,590 miles (+9,762)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,590 miles
    Test number
    810941861693
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass231,828 miles (+4,042)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    231,828 miles
    Test number
    891353805370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass227,786 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    227,786 miles
    Test number
    378647434242
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail227,778 miles (+4,351)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,778 miles
    Test number
    731421414320
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass223,427 miles (+5,336)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,427 miles
    Test number
    905373420687
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass218,091 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    218,091 miles
    Test number
    487426192928
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Fail218,091 miles (+5,418)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,091 miles
    Test number
    842429846250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Pass212,673 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    212,673 miles
    Test number
    847742113539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail212,673 miles (+14,550)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,673 miles
    Test number
    789609610992
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass198,123 miles (+449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    198,123 miles
    Test number
    639274352548
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail197,674 miles (+7,120)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,674 miles
    Test number
    233945194862
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass190,554 miles (+7,997)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    190,554 miles
    Test number
    438858605292
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

  20. Pass182,557 miles (+11,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    395912904448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass170,746 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    170,746 miles
    Test number
    846112483108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass159,261 miles (+24,952)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    159,261 miles
    Test number
    226398192147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle in wet condition

  23. Pass134,309 miles (+27,594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    915085071154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,715 miles (+30,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,715 miles
    Test number
    924754090150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,419 miles (+15,811)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    220052389483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,608 miles (+7,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    692759388104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass53,323 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    761617587116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    352270286188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,165 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    620490486108
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nail in tread

Questions about LB03 VLT

Does LB03 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VLT is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VLT?
The MOT on LB03 VLT is valid until 23 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 VLT done?
LB03 VLT was recorded at 254,078 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 10,499 miles a year.
Has LB03 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VLT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VLT 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 VLT find?
LB03 VLT passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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