Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB03 ZPZMOT history
LB03 ZPZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 248,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 248,720 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 ZPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 ZPZ was last recorded at 248,720 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 9,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 239,719 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,001 miles
- Average per year
- 10,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 248,720 miles
- 2024 – 239,719 miles
- 2023 – 230,573 miles
- 2022 – 222,232 miles
- 2021 – 211,710 miles
- 2020 – 204,408 miles
- 2019 – 202,384 miles
- 2018 – 200,415 miles
- 2017 – 190,070 miles
- 2016 – 179,456 miles
- 2015 – 162,507 miles
- 2014 – 148,053 miles
- 2013 – 127,027 miles
- 2012 – 112,485 miles
- 2011 – 104,116 miles
- 2009 – 96,522 miles
- 2008 – 76,884 miles
- 2007 – 67,294 miles
- 2006 – 52,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass248,720 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,720 miles (+9,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 248,720 miles
- Test number
- 208894349018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,719 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 239,719 miles
- Test number
- 545663531758
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail239,716 miles (+9,143)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,716 miles
- Test number
- 397575363400
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass230,573 miles (+8,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 230,573 miles
- Test number
- 383289537275
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass222,232 miles (+10,522)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 222,232 miles
- Test number
- 472713140737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,710 miles (+7,302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 211,710 miles
- Test number
- 840287117813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,408 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 204,408 miles
- Test number
- 608201371316
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,384 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 202,384 miles
- Test number
- 677660168405
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,382 miles (+1,967)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,382 miles
- Test number
- 707942891629
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,415 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 200,415 miles
- Test number
- 238343538210
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and rear wheels corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail200,414 miles (+10,344)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,414 miles
- Test number
- 124502936763
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front and rear wheels corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass190,070 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 190,070 miles
- Test number
- 107747264387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail190,068 miles (+10,612)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,068 miles
- Test number
- 877343495473
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass179,456 miles (+174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 179,456 miles
- Test number
- 744174936355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail179,282 miles (+16,775)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,282 miles
- Test number
- 924510073096
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass162,507 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 162,507 miles
- Test number
- 467818345079
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail162,507 miles (+14,454)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,507 miles
- Test number
- 887168645041
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass148,053 miles (+21,026)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 148,053 miles
- Test number
- 215827054055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,027 miles (+14,542)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 127,027 miles
- Test number
- 877819433044
- NoteAir leak from nearside lower turbo hose
- NoteDamage to front and rear number plates
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,485 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 112,485 miles
- Test number
- 297832362048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,478 miles (+8,362)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,478 miles
- Test number
- 735570962099
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass104,116 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 104,116 miles
- Test number
- 127468421009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBattery not secure
Fail104,116 miles (+7,594)5 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,116 miles
- Test number
- 496515021085
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBattery not secure
Pass96,522 miles (+19,638)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 96,522 miles
- Test number
- 633278819296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,884 miles (+9,590)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 76,884 miles
- Test number
- 963654408221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,294 miles (+14,448)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 67,294 miles
- Test number
- 542903817276
- NoteBoth front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face
- NoteBoth rear brake disc outer face edges slightly worn
Pass52,846 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 52,846 miles
- Test number
- 322083676157
- NoteBOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT
Questions about LB03 ZPZ
- Does LB03 ZPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 ZPZ expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 ZPZ?
- The MOT on LB03 ZPZ expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 ZPZ done?
- LB03 ZPZ was recorded at 248,720 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 10,148 miles a year.
- Has LB03 ZPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 ZPZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB03 ZPZ 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 ZPZ find?
- LB03 ZPZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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