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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LC03 RYUMOT history

LC03 RYU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LC03 RYU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,081 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 RYU
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
9 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 RYU was last recorded at 131,081 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 8,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,142 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,939 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,081 miles
  • 2024 – 122,142 miles
  • 2023 – 115,349 miles
  • 2022 – 113,858 miles
  • 2021 – 112,358 miles
  • 2020 – 111,429 miles
  • 2019 – 110,491 miles
  • 2018 – 109,853 miles
  • 2017 – 108,870 miles
  • 2016 – 107,333 miles
  • 2015 – 104,571 miles
  • 2014 – 102,881 miles
  • 2013 – 100,886 miles
  • 2012 – 98,873 miles
  • 2011 – 89,913 miles
  • 2010 – 80,276 miles
  • 2009 – 70,967 miles
  • 2008 – 64,183 miles
  • 2007 – 47,968 miles
  • 2006 – 29,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Nearside mirror glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    192230810361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,081 miles (+8,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    716956411367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,142 miles
    Test number
    993608509137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail122,141 miles (+6,792)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    737502161905
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    964285278775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail115,349 miles (+1,491)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    514869591769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    312206249966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,858 miles (+1,500)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    286853771388
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,358 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    710543784320
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail112,358 miles (+929)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    319690472023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass111,429 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    204839881214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    269836393874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,491 miles (+638)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    811720043143
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass109,853 miles (+983)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    721228930372
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt cracking
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to check adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear brakes slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySlight leak offside front shock absorber

  15. Pass108,870 miles (+1,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    224332379001
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust mount broken

  16. Pass107,333 miles (+2,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,333 miles
    Test number
    860431825647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has a slight bind

  17. Pass104,571 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    795264685053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass102,881 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    476417994007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSome of under trays loose

  19. Fail102,881 miles (+1,995)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    188427794039
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSome of under trays loose

  20. Pass100,886 miles (+2,013)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    576203093025
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • NoteOff side rear brake slight bind

  21. Pass98,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    446555792083
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail98,873 miles (+8,960)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    508095992049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass89,913 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    116264171425
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR ON FACES.
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTY.

  24. Fail89,913 miles (+9,637)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    789484171010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR ON FACES.
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTY.

  25. Pass80,276 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    573402580040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,967 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    482250299032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,183 miles (+16,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    342549998025
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread.

  28. Pass47,968 miles (+18,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    350125817013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,568 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    670587816088
    • NoteNear side rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

Questions about LC03 RYU

Does LC03 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 RYU is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 RYU?
The MOT on LC03 RYU is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 RYU done?
LC03 RYU was recorded at 131,081 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has LC03 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 RYU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LC03 RYU 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 RYU find?
LC03 RYU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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