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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LC03 LHUMOT history

LC03 LHU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LC03 LHU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
174,126 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 LHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 LHU was last recorded at 174,126 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,514 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,126 miles
  • 2022 – 173,514 miles
  • 2021 – 169,208 miles
  • 2020 – 165,912 miles
  • 2019 – 155,983 miles
  • 2018 – 133,826 miles
  • 2017 – 113,139 miles
  • 2016 – 96,586 miles
  • 2015 – 78,495 miles
  • 2014 – 71,753 miles
  • 2013 – 67,209 miles
  • 2012 – 62,934 miles
  • 2011 – 57,402 miles
  • 2010 – 53,211 miles
  • 2009 – 47,936 miles
  • 2008 – 47,053 miles
  • 2007 – 46,114 miles
  • 2006 – 38,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,126 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,126 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,126 miles
    Test number
    661908968694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,514 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,514 miles
    Test number
    718164954267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,208 miles (+3,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,208 miles
    Test number
    862998828914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,912 miles (+9,929)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,912 miles
    Test number
    279790107804
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass155,983 miles (+22,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,983 miles
    Test number
    364636862987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,826 miles (+20,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,826 miles
    Test number
    187443421628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    153618863203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,139 miles (+16,553)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    813092920936
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

  9. Pass96,586 miles (+18,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    546378237269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,495 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    727947105093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    517127334009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,753 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    457467934038
    • DangerousNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass67,209 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    685933563044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in both offside and nearside front inner steering arm joints

  14. Fail67,207 miles (+4,273)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    939631863084
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in both offside and nearside front inner steering arm joints

  15. Pass62,934 miles (+5,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,934 miles
    Test number
    636742562018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp deteriorated

  16. Pass57,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    677312941073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,400 miles (+4,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    506482741010
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass53,211 miles (+5,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    201874460031
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass47,936 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    360926169024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass47,053 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    763872048038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,114 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    984147447046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    490948156077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,389 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    604458056079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and Rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre

Questions about LC03 LHU

Does LC03 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 LHU expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 LHU?
The MOT on LC03 LHU expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 LHU done?
LC03 LHU was recorded at 174,126 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has LC03 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 LHU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LC03 LHU 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 LHU find?
LC03 LHU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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