
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
LC03 LGAMOT history
LC03 LGA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 142,715 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC03 LGA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC03 LGA was last recorded at 142,715 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,534 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 5,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,715 miles
- 2024 – 142,534 miles
- 2023 – 138,124 miles
- 2022 – 134,757 miles
- 2021 – 127,025 miles
- 2020 – 122,195 miles
- 2019 – 111,676 miles
- 2018 – 105,914 miles
- 2017 – 100,662 miles
- 2016 – 92,903 miles
- 2015 – 83,510 miles
- 2014 – 71,797 miles
- 2013 – 64,886 miles
- 2012 – 60,958 miles
- 2011 – 55,700 miles
- 2010 – 53,442 miles
- 2009 – 50,262 miles
- 2008 – 48,077 miles
- 2007 – 37,693 miles
- 2006 – 25,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2016
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coil springs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,715 miles (+181)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 142,715 miles
- Test number
- 222672663114
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass142,534 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 142,534 miles
- Test number
- 770842926232
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail142,534 miles (+4,410)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,534 miles
- Test number
- 930864106052
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 973668273586
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,124 miles (+3,367)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 685017716498
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,757 miles (+222)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 134,757 miles
- Test number
- 205980667777
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail134,535 miles (+7,510)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,535 miles
- Test number
- 103430858974
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass127,025 miles (+4,830)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,025 miles
- Test number
- 329455601629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounts welds broken
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp image becoming poor
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear tyres cut in tread
Pass122,195 miles (+10,519)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 122,195 miles
- Test number
- 230143278044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounts weld broken
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp image becoming poor
- AdvisoryO/s outer cv boot deteriorated
Pass111,676 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,676 miles
- Test number
- 108956892846
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisorySlight lift in o/s/f strut top mount
Fail111,625 miles (+5,711)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,625 miles
- Test number
- 856735795652
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisorySlight lift in o/s/f strut top mount
Pass105,914 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,914 miles
- Test number
- 356555485273
- AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s/r tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack tierods
Fail105,914 miles (+5,252)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,914 miles
- Test number
- 375404063266
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s/r tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack tierods
Pass100,662 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,662 miles
- Test number
- 792986091980
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Fail100,662 miles (+7,759)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,662 miles
- Test number
- 103197403006
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Pass92,903 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 92,903 miles
- Test number
- 484297505228
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail92,903 miles (+9,393)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,903 miles
- Test number
- 446635578880
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,510 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,510 miles
- Test number
- 567007315103
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,510 miles (+11,713)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,510 miles
- Test number
- 376151815160
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,797 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,797 miles
- Test number
- 236580924454
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCAT shield insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres worn inner edges
Fail71,797 miles (+6,911)4 failures8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,797 miles
- Test number
- 298679814473
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCAT shield insecure
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,886 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,886 miles
- Test number
- 897828323165
- NoteOffside headlight glass stone chip
- NoteSlight play in nearside track rod end/inner tie rod
Fail64,886 miles (+3,928)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,886 miles
- Test number
- 219578223184
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside headlight glass stone chip
- NoteSlight play in nearside track rod end/inner tie rod
Pass60,958 miles (+5,258)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 749697362104
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,700 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,700 miles
- Test number
- 207966981475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,442 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,442 miles
- Test number
- 502111140117
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16
- NoteO/s rear tyre starting to perish & crack on edge of tread
Pass53,442 miles (+3,180)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 53,442 miles
- Test number
- 992841840151
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16
- NoteO/s rear tyre starting to perish & crack on edge of tread
Pass50,262 miles (+2,185)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 50,262 miles
- Test number
- 293268519496
- NoteSlight play from nearside inner tack rod joint
Pass48,077 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 48,077 miles
- Test number
- 171713498078
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside door mirror cracked
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall lightly perished
Fail48,077 miles (+10,384)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,077 miles
- Test number
- 423936588028
- DangerousNearside rear tyre wall damaged due to been run on a flat tyre
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside door mirror cracked
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall lightly perished
Pass37,693 miles (+12,045)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,693 miles
- Test number
- 752602827148
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
- NoteOff side door mirror cracked
- NoteSlight play in N/S of steering rack and wheel bearing
Pass25,648 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,648 miles
- Test number
- 332432626144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LC03 LGA
- Does LC03 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 LGA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC03 LGA?
- The MOT on LC03 LGA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC03 LGA done?
- LC03 LGA was recorded at 142,715 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
- Has LC03 LGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC03 LGA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC03 LGA 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 LC03 LGA find?
- LC03 LGA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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