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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 WLZMOT history

LB03 WLZ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,734 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 WLZ was last recorded at 150,734 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 14,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,695 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
14,039 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,734 miles
  • 2023 – 136,695 miles
  • 2022 – 120,280 miles
  • 2021 – 108,205 miles
  • 2020 – 101,527 miles
  • 2019 – 98,305 miles
  • 2018 – 95,180 miles
  • 2015 – 82,227 miles
  • 2014 – 77,832 miles
  • 2013 – 73,693 miles
  • 2012 – 71,129 miles
  • 2009 – 62,039 miles
  • 2008 – 53,181 miles
  • 2007 – 47,673 miles
  • 2006 – 37,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,734 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut top mounts have lift / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,734 miles (+14,039)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,734 miles
    Test number
    485879615117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut top mounts have lift / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,695 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    880969191274
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front upper strut mounts

  3. Fail136,695 miles (+16,415)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    244527413035
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front upper strut mounts

  4. Pass120,280 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    625453027048
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,279 miles (+12,074)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    359693553790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,205 miles (+6,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    280173720341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass101,527 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    712190917157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,526 miles (+3,221)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,526 miles
    Test number
    214722221663
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,305 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    191880514014
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  10. Fail98,305 miles (+3,125)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    149355710979
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass95,180 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    211928439144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    809889528609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,227 miles (+4,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    591414919175
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Fail77,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    506146174228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass77,832 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    976876574294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,693 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    768299153246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,129 miles (+9,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    427350192210
    • NoteAll disc rusty

  18. Pass62,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    473409169207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,039 miles (+8,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    771489269236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass53,181 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    240521128274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,673 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    183382107225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    193103296198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 WLZ

Does LB03 WLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 WLZ expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WLZ?
The MOT on LB03 WLZ expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 WLZ done?
LB03 WLZ was recorded at 150,734 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has LB03 WLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WLZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 WLZ 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 WLZ find?
LB03 WLZ failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 15 more.

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