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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB03 WMGMOT history

LB03 WMG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,212 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WMG was last recorded at 171,212 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,143 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,069 miles
Average per year
6,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,212 miles
  • 2025 – 168,143 miles
  • 2024 – 164,983 miles
  • 2023 – 160,676 miles
  • 2022 – 155,839 miles
  • 2021 – 151,841 miles
  • 2020 – 148,342 miles
  • 2019 – 145,821 miles
  • 2018 – 132,744 miles
  • 2017 – 127,876 miles
  • 2016 – 120,474 miles
  • 2015 – 115,620 miles
  • 2014 – 107,483 miles
  • 2013 – 96,690 miles
  • 2012 – 84,952 miles
  • 2011 – 83,423 miles
  • 2010 – 80,440 miles
  • 2009 – 75,596 miles
  • 2008 – 71,111 miles
  • 2007 – 55,097 miles
  • 2006 – 42,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,212 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel center caps fitted preventing full inspctionof some components to all wheels

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.

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Middle bracket on exhaust broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,212 miles (+3,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,212 miles
    Test number
    165039897031
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel center caps fitted preventing full inspctionof some components to all wheels

  2. Pass168,143 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,143 miles
    Test number
    642820303996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,983 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,983 miles
    Test number
    528814443313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 2mm & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  4. Pass160,676 miles (+4,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,676 miles
    Test number
    146627308414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCaps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  5. Pass155,839 miles (+3,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,839 miles
    Test number
    379231557239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCaps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass151,841 miles (+3,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,841 miles
    Test number
    672012942153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCaps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass148,342 miles (+2,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,342 miles
    Test number
    679939497038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,821 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    432731051435
    • AdvisoryMiddle bracket on exhaust broken

  9. Fail145,817 miles (+13,073)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,817 miles
    Test number
    516652926947
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle bracket on exhaust broken

  10. Pass132,744 miles (+4,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,744 miles
    Test number
    971547578706
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass127,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    977749885958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,858 miles (+7,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    592087998337
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass120,474 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,474 miles
    Test number
    687888818361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,620 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    528692745093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust hanger snapped
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail115,620 miles (+8,137)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    916160745090
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust hanger snapped
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass107,483 miles (+59)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    247561654082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild insecure.

  17. Fail107,424 miles (+10,734)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,424 miles
    Test number
    417688244028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild insecure.

  18. Fail96,690 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    406164343067
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass96,690 miles (+11,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    856054543093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,952 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    678291852051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,423 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    995662891153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,440 miles (+4,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,440 miles
    Test number
    740524290104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass75,596 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    353885399153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,111 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    450780098140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail71,111 miles (+16,014)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    592060298166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass55,097 miles (+12,978)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    364059697155
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteRear brake pads low.
    • NoteScreen stone chipped.
    • NoteTread cracking on both rear tyres.

  27. Pass42,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    872127186132
    • NoteN/s outer sill corroding due to accident damage.

Questions about LB03 WMG

Does LB03 WMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 WMG is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WMG?
The MOT on LB03 WMG is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 WMG done?
LB03 WMG was recorded at 171,212 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,578 miles a year.
Has LB03 WMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WMG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 WMG 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 WMG find?
LB03 WMG passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive engine; wheel center caps fitted preventing full inspctionof some components to all wheels.

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