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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LC03 LSDMOT history

LC03 LSD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LC03 LSD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,546 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 LSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 LSD was last recorded at 182,546 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,546 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,546 miles
  • 2025 – 182,237 miles
  • 2024 – 177,801 miles
  • 2023 – 171,137 miles
  • 2022 – 169,436 miles
  • 2021 – 165,328 miles
  • 2020 – 162,179 miles
  • 2019 – 153,694 miles
  • 2018 – 146,080 miles
  • 2017 – 135,517 miles
  • 2016 – 124,457 miles
  • 2015 – 113,726 miles
  • 2014 – 102,633 miles
  • 2013 – 95,267 miles
  • 2012 – 85,457 miles
  • 2011 – 77,876 miles
  • 2010 – 69,307 miles
  • 2009 – 62,064 miles
  • 2008 – 52,770 miles
  • 2007 – 44,561 miles
  • 2006 – 34,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,546 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Washer jet poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,546 miles
    Test number
    749093879848
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,546 miles (+309)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,546 miles
    Test number
    538872160783
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot wont open

  3. Pass182,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    182,237 miles
    Test number
    572327143338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail182,237 miles (+4,436)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,237 miles
    Test number
    744475407451
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass177,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,801 miles
    Test number
    131365980345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,801 miles (+6,664)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,801 miles
    Test number
    463306432944
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,137 miles
    Test number
    304334848096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail171,137 miles (+1,701)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,137 miles
    Test number
    736648558451
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,436 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,436 miles
    Test number
    134480952174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,328 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,328 miles
    Test number
    947278036622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,179 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,179 miles
    Test number
    345152450216
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  12. Fail162,179 miles (+8,485)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,179 miles
    Test number
    256237589638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  13. Pass153,694 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,694 miles
    Test number
    714739046034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,080 miles
    Test number
    280088635699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail146,080 miles (+10,563)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,080 miles
    Test number
    445010879037
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass135,517 miles (+11,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,517 miles
    Test number
    302951192662
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet poor

  17. Pass124,457 miles (+10,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,457 miles
    Test number
    869079753114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,726 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,726 miles
    Test number
    898195425232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail113,721 miles (+11,088)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    815592125284
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass102,633 miles (+7,366)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    945374244174
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvised by presenter high leval stop lamp not connected

  21. Pass95,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    746267833198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,267 miles (+9,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    659237633194
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass85,457 miles (+7,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    977727832152
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR TREAD LIMIT

  24. Pass77,876 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    637770841175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,307 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    270712730117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,064 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,064 miles
    Test number
    133039339116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,770 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    182362548106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,561 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    834435237137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    241147336423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    993927236134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LC03 LSD

Does LC03 LSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 LSD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 LSD?
The MOT on LC03 LSD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 LSD done?
LC03 LSD was recorded at 182,546 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,303 miles a year.
Has LC03 LSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 LSD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 LSD 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 LSD find?
LC03 LSD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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