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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 EKBMOT history

LD03 EKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LD03 EKB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,559 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EKB
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
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EKB was last recorded at 179,559 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,559 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,559 miles
  • 2024 – 169,652 miles
  • 2023 – 146,751 miles
  • 2022 – 128,277 miles
  • 2021 – 107,634 miles
  • 2020 – 103,771 miles
  • 2019 – 97,121 miles
  • 2018 – 91,591 miles
  • 2017 – 84,945 miles
  • 2016 – 79,787 miles
  • 2015 – 74,901 miles
  • 2014 – 69,446 miles
  • 2013 – 66,383 miles
  • 2012 – 60,724 miles
  • 2011 – 55,755 miles
  • 2010 – 51,793 miles
  • 2009 – 44,805 miles
  • 2008 – 37,054 miles
  • 2007 – 28,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,559 miles

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,559 miles
    Test number
    802003333859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,559 miles (+9,907)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,559 miles
    Test number
    999194788620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass169,652 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,652 miles
    Test number
    924198032165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail169,652 miles (+22,901)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,652 miles
    Test number
    508970852208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass146,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    340391016759
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail146,751 miles (+18,474)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    164916234620
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass128,277 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    930974710828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,737 miles (+20,103)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    325095983846
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S door mirror glass missing

  9. Pass107,634 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    224655226886
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,771 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    243215508189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    761022605120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,121 miles (+5,530)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    349408420064
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass91,591 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    447550158263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,945 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    395891003842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,787 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    606030228630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    686638645107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass74,901 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    788378445190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    278887244165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,446 miles (+3,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    749987844129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass66,383 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    195541143119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,724 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    188575032182
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass60,724 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    326415832174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,755 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    227806431492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,793 miles (+6,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    320207020101
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteOffside front head lamp damaged

  25. Pass44,805 miles (+7,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    793161729122
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,054 miles (+8,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,054 miles
    Test number
    713193428130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    170174677411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EKB

Does LD03 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 EKB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EKB?
The MOT on LD03 EKB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 EKB done?
LD03 EKB was recorded at 179,559 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,042 miles a year.
Has LD03 EKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EKB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 EKB 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 EKB find?
LD03 EKB passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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