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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LC03 WKEMOT history

LC03 WKE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 252,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LC03 WKE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
252,235 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WKE
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
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WKE was last recorded at 252,235 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,198 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,037 miles
Average per year
10,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,235 miles
  • 2025 – 245,198 miles
  • 2024 – 244,062 miles
  • 2022 – 224,489 miles
  • 2021 – 205,309 miles
  • 2020 – 192,019 miles
  • 2019 – 178,946 miles
  • 2018 – 168,919 miles
  • 2017 – 159,756 miles
  • 2016 – 147,766 miles
  • 2015 – 133,005 miles
  • 2014 – 117,420 miles
  • 2013 – 100,846 miles
  • 2012 – 84,393 miles
  • 2011 – 78,358 miles
  • 2010 – 72,462 miles
  • 2008 – 56,609 miles
  • 2007 – 47,556 miles
  • 2006 – 36,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,235 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside damage to sill

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,235 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    252,235 miles
    Test number
    605793244495
    • AdvisoryOffside damage to sill

  2. Pass245,198 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    245,198 miles
    Test number
    743242765875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail245,196 miles (+1,134)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,196 miles
    Test number
    795641414377
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass244,062 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    244,062 miles
    Test number
    686205700732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody

  5. Fail243,945 miles (+19,456)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,945 miles
    Test number
    430210152316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass224,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    224,489 miles
    Test number
    790667789782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail224,489 miles (+19,180)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,489 miles
    Test number
    800425174357
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass205,309 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    205,309 miles
    Test number
    138686390150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail205,309 miles (+13,290)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,309 miles
    Test number
    901148701474
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass192,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    192,019 miles
    Test number
    257906926363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail192,011 miles (+13,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,011 miles
    Test number
    474675534304
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass178,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,946 miles
    Test number
    328594940343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail178,946 miles (+10,027)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,946 miles
    Test number
    402950557368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass168,919 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    183253247388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryWeld repair to front exhaust

  15. Fail168,919 miles (+9,163)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    412123512236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition

  16. Pass159,756 miles (+149)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,756 miles
    Test number
    666673573092
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail159,607 miles (+11,841)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,607 miles
    Test number
    176381895316
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass147,766 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    903237628527
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly loose

  19. Fail147,508 miles (+14,503)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,508 miles
    Test number
    433748897294
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly loose

  20. Pass133,005 miles (+81)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,005 miles
    Test number
    245802515138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail132,924 miles (+15,504)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,924 miles
    Test number
    548870305105
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePower steering belt slipping

  22. Pass117,420 miles (+16,574)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    339919914143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass100,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    937196013115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,846 miles (+16,453)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    477696113172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass84,393 miles (+6,035)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    596395012158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn and spliting
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes worn and perished

  26. Pass78,358 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    809686311138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,462 miles (+15,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    700437610118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,609 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    204656838431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass47,556 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    260844517465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,091 miles
    Test number
    353583726125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC03 WKE

Does LC03 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 WKE is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WKE?
The MOT on LC03 WKE is valid until 16 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 WKE done?
LC03 WKE was recorded at 252,235 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 10,613 miles a year.
Has LC03 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WKE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC03 WKE 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 WKE find?
LC03 WKE passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside damage to sill.

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