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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 WFJMOT history

LB03 WFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 196,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
196,385 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WFJ
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
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WFJ was last recorded at 196,385 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 13,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,757 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,628 miles
Average per year
9,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,385 miles
  • 2023 – 182,757 miles
  • 2022 – 172,986 miles
  • 2021 – 161,550 miles
  • 2020 – 145,405 miles
  • 2019 – 135,279 miles
  • 2018 – 131,596 miles
  • 2017 – 126,496 miles
  • 2016 – 118,459 miles
  • 2015 – 116,526 miles
  • 2014 – 112,526 miles
  • 2013 – 99,014 miles
  • 2012 – 82,585 miles
  • 2011 – 73,458 miles
  • 2010 – 67,644 miles
  • 2009 – 57,351 miles
  • 2008 – 47,013 miles
  • 2007 – 36,439 miles
  • 2006 – 28,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes-both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Dampness around high pressure fuel pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play nearside inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,385 miles (+13,628)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,385 miles
    Test number
    545429314586
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass182,757 miles (+9,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,757 miles
    Test number
    998618405545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,986 miles
    Test number
    498395044640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,986 miles (+11,436)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,986 miles
    Test number
    366035914171
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,550 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,550 miles
    Test number
    438088552184
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around high pressure fuel pump
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside inner rack end

  6. Fail161,545 miles (+16,140)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,545 miles
    Test number
    728849542621
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle eye around bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle eye around bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around high pressure fuel pump
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer door handle sticks
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside inner rack end

  7. Pass145,405 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,405 miles
    Test number
    184921658004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,279 miles (+3,683)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,279 miles
    Test number
    766350900996
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass131,596 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    993793638746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,593 miles (+5,097)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,593 miles
    Test number
    246613244716
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass126,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    849440124325
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail126,496 miles (+8,037)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    226394866002
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,459 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,459 miles
    Test number
    526349980576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,526 miles (+4,000)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    449802125283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear section exhaust corroded

  15. Pass112,526 miles (+13,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    827309764291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    337429763291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,014 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    907559163256
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail99,006 miles (+5,855)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,006 miles
    Test number
    646324553240
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteE m l light indicating a fault

  19. Pass93,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    625667753007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,151 miles (+10,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    816987053065
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass82,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,585 miles
    Test number
    187581062011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,585 miles (+9,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,585 miles
    Test number
    297581262031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass73,458 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    179845351023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,457 miles (+5,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    909683151004
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass67,644 miles (+10,293)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    602608860147
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  26. Pass57,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    203699789463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,351 miles (+10,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    640109989190
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass47,013 miles (+10,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    494689388162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass36,439 miles (+7,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    270737187163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass28,772 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    961422876140
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB03 WFJ

Does LB03 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 WFJ expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WFJ?
The MOT on LB03 WFJ expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 WFJ done?
LB03 WFJ was recorded at 196,385 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 9,385 miles a year.
Has LB03 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WFJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 WFJ 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 WFJ find?
LB03 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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