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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 VMGMOT history

LB03 VMG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,129 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VMG was last recorded at 161,129 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,726 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,403 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,129 miles
  • 2025 – 156,726 miles
  • 2024 – 148,749 miles
  • 2023 – 143,810 miles
  • 2022 – 139,076 miles
  • 2021 – 135,351 miles
  • 2020 – 133,050 miles
  • 2019 – 129,583 miles
  • 2018 – 121,239 miles
  • 2017 – 113,198 miles
  • 2016 – 106,482 miles
  • 2015 – 99,009 miles
  • 2014 – 92,736 miles
  • 2013 – 86,565 miles
  • 2012 – 81,026 miles
  • 2011 – 75,987 miles
  • 2010 – 70,291 miles
  • 2009 – 64,189 miles
  • 2008 – 55,000 miles
  • 2007 – 46,200 miles
  • 2006 – 31,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,129 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Tested in wet condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,129 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,129 miles
    Test number
    283827213033
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass156,726 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,726 miles
    Test number
    211844530354
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail156,684 miles (+7,935)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,684 miles
    Test number
    306419687703
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass148,749 miles (+4,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    151089242040
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,810 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,810 miles
    Test number
    323765756307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,076 miles (+3,725)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    490449802336
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,351 miles (+2,301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,351 miles
    Test number
    606628868437
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,050 miles (+3,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,050 miles
    Test number
    702878078821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  9. Pass129,583 miles (+8,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,583 miles
    Test number
    653860033288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  10. Pass121,239 miles (+8,041)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,239 miles
    Test number
    175801078689
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass113,198 miles (+6,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    113326604307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  12. Pass106,482 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    965194035057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail106,476 miles (+7,467)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    820935909076
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass99,009 miles (+6,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,009 miles
    Test number
    232035387351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  15. Pass92,736 miles (+6,171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    508844114339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded

  16. Pass86,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    277636993264
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail86,565 miles (+5,539)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    876866793264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass81,026 miles (+274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    106436802305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded

  19. Fail80,752 miles (+4,765)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,752 miles
    Test number
    355767492222
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded

  20. Pass75,987 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    456540221382
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteApprox 3000 miles left on front brake pads

  21. Fail75,986 miles (+5,695)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    556310321325
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteApprox 3000 miles left on front brake pads

  22. Pass70,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    373700620374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,291 miles (+6,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    481900420437
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass64,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    404564419397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,189 miles (+9,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    954664219361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass55,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,000 miles
    Test number
    361692208304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail55,000 miles (+8,800)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,000 miles
    Test number
    993772208395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass46,200 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    314494227334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,916 miles (+3,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    803011527360
    • FailureNearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass42,139 miles (+10,961)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    364744087122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light flashing
    • NoteFront discs worn and lipped and corroded

  31. Pass31,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    213170786175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,178 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    803290886132
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB03 VMG

Does LB03 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VMG is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VMG?
The MOT on LB03 VMG is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VMG done?
LB03 VMG was recorded at 161,129 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LB03 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VMG has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VMG 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 VMG find?
LB03 VMG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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