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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 DWYMOT history

LD03 DWY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LD03 DWY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
199,651 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DWY
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
13 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DWY was last recorded at 199,651 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 3,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,212 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,439 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,651 miles
  • 2025 – 196,212 miles
  • 2024 – 191,546 miles
  • 2023 – 187,740 miles
  • 2022 – 180,923 miles
  • 2021 – 175,694 miles
  • 2020 – 172,519 miles
  • 2019 – 165,686 miles
  • 2018 – 157,842 miles
  • 2017 – 150,421 miles
  • 2016 – 144,867 miles
  • 2015 – 135,676 miles
  • 2014 – 127,341 miles
  • 2013 – 119,673 miles
  • 2012 – 109,123 miles
  • 2011 – 100,308 miles
  • 2010 – 92,119 miles
  • 2009 – 83,721 miles
  • 2008 – 73,073 miles
  • 2007 – 63,340 miles
  • 2006 – 56,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,651 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and offside rear greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Inner un even wear from tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass199,651 miles (+3,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    199,651 miles
    Test number
    826488959795
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass196,212 miles (+4,666)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,212 miles
    Test number
    640342141896
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass191,546 miles (+3,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,546 miles
    Test number
    687549225448
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and offside rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,740 miles (+6,817)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,740 miles
    Test number
    889924705424
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass180,923 miles (+5,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,923 miles
    Test number
    865303172638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass175,694 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,694 miles
    Test number
    709027501373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,519 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,519 miles
    Test number
    468547922498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass165,686 miles (+7,844)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,686 miles
    Test number
    433148491023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive high pressure pump area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass157,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,842 miles
    Test number
    439362817913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Fail157,842 miles (+7,421)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,842 miles
    Test number
    861048161115
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  11. Pass150,421 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,421 miles
    Test number
    308638746818
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  12. Pass144,867 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,867 miles
    Test number
    979520221067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner un even wear from tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front un even wear from tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in very poor condition

  13. Fail144,866 miles (+9,190)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    931578883240
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner un even wear from tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front un even wear from tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in very poor condition

  14. Pass135,676 miles (+8,335)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    187048095000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass127,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    245534304428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,341 miles (+7,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    286594004444
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass119,673 miles (+10,550)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,673 miles
    Test number
    466300223161
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteUnder engine cover

  18. Pass109,123 miles (+8,815)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    846409802164
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside revers light inoprative
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Pass100,308 miles (+8,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    309545491079
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteOil leaks

  20. Pass92,119 miles (+8,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    582787900156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leaks

  21. Pass83,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    394301729192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail83,721 miles (+10,648)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    261621429160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass73,073 miles (+9,733)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    622214398052
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteFull under engine belly pan fitted
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks

  24. Fail63,340 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    552374797030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre object in tread

  25. Pass63,340 miles (+6,918)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    772284097066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre object in tread

  26. Pass56,422 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    761993126152
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight screen damage

Questions about LD03 DWY

Does LD03 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DWY is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DWY?
The MOT on LD03 DWY is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DWY done?
LD03 DWY was recorded at 199,651 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LD03 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DWY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 DWY 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 LD03 DWY find?
LD03 DWY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear greased.

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