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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 DYBMOT history

LD03 DYB is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 54,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

LD03 DYB beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
54,111 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DYB was last recorded at 54,111 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,111 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,111 miles
  • 2024 – 52,610 miles
  • 2023 – 51,050 miles
  • 2022 – 49,392 miles
  • 2021 – 47,377 miles
  • 2020 – 46,171 miles
  • 2019 – 43,603 miles
  • 2017 – 37,383 miles
  • 2016 – 32,970 miles
  • 2015 – 32,953 miles
  • 2014 – 32,918 miles
  • 2013 – 31,273 miles
  • 2012 – 26,545 miles
  • 2011 – 21,484 miles
  • 2010 – 15,626 miles
  • 2009 – 15,705 miles
  • 2008 – 12,898 miles
  • 2007 – 10,286 miles
  • 2006 – 7,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,111 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,111 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    289428316896
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail54,111 miles (+1,501)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    881070050726
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass52,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    940460676774
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail52,610 miles (+1,560)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    854449394385
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,050 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    419682643300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,392 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    622892725193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,352 miles (+1,975)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    418459481312
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass47,377 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    910961328159
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail47,372 miles (+1,201)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,372 miles
    Test number
    611224467861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass46,171 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    898010079260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,603 miles (+6,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,603 miles
    Test number
    961430731167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass37,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    197092711887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,383 miles (+4,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    819866882512
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass32,970 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    289692663814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,968 miles (+15)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,968 miles
    Test number
    244372158985
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass32,953 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    667873485017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  17. Pass32,918 miles (+1,645)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    165429574061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass31,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    387384773017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,273 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    659124773006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass26,545 miles (+5,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,545 miles
    Test number
    208323382096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,484 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    496637371086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,626 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,626 miles
    Test number
    121909770077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damaged to offside mirror

  23. Fail18,423 miles (+2,718)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    522619270057
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damaged to offside mirror

  24. Pass15,705 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,705 miles
    Test number
    783815289078
    • NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged

  25. Fail15,678 miles (+2,780)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,678 miles
    Test number
    172340189087
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged

  26. Pass12,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,898 miles
    Test number
    470302788061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,898 miles (+2,612)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,898 miles
    Test number
    861592288047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass10,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,286 miles
    Test number
    144493887066
    • NoteFront inner brake pads low plus get the brakes bleed to give better pressure

  29. Fail10,286 miles (+2,496)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,286 miles
    Test number
    351663887049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads low plus get the brakes bleed to give better pressure

  30. Fail7,790 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,790 miles
    Test number
    621735666082
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  31. Pass7,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,790 miles
    Test number
    960625866088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DYB

Does LD03 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DYB expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DYB?
The MOT on LD03 DYB expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DYB done?
LD03 DYB was recorded at 54,111 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 2,445 miles a year.
Has LD03 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DYB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 DYB 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 DYB find?
LD03 DYB passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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