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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 ELHMOT history

LD03 ELH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LD03 ELH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2025
Mileage
146,617 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ELH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ELH was last recorded at 146,617 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 6,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,017 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,600 miles
Average per year
6,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,617 miles
  • 2023 – 140,017 miles
  • 2022 – 131,902 miles
  • 2021 – 130,410 miles
  • 2020 – 129,327 miles
  • 2019 – 126,488 miles
  • 2018 – 122,020 miles
  • 2017 – 117,124 miles
  • 2016 – 111,699 miles
  • 2015 – 107,274 miles
  • 2014 – 102,897 miles
  • 2013 – 92,633 miles
  • 2012 – 83,941 miles
  • 2010 – 83,894 miles
  • 2008 – 67,696 miles
  • 2007 – 52,845 miles
  • 2006 – 33,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,617 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,617 miles (+6,600)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    984841835224
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    407462611896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,017 miles (+8,115)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    802541635307
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,902 miles (+1,492)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    730750618313
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both very small holes and slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass130,410 miles (+1,083)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    433222387299
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened modified springs fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch guard damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake caliper arm not fully returning
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass129,327 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,327 miles
    Test number
    597087528951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail129,263 miles (+2,775)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,263 miles
    Test number
    743100147506
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe slight blow from temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber split

  8. Pass126,488 miles (+4,468)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,488 miles
    Test number
    399908663791
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rusty and weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake arm not fully returning
    • AdvisoryProduct on rear light lens

  9. Pass122,020 miles (+4,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,020 miles
    Test number
    368066451737
    • Advisory1 x rocker cover bolt missing
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass117,124 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,124 miles
    Test number
    262112023724
    • 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)

  11. Pass111,699 miles (+4,425)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    368186274832
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVarious alloy brake pipes corroded/swelling

  12. Pass107,274 miles (+4,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    327927225034
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass102,897 miles (+10,264)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,897 miles
    Test number
    177775354039
    • NoteAll tyres wearing + perishing
    • NoteFront wiperblades deteriorating

  14. Fail92,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    455683343029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass92,633 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    807633143096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    608415752099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,941 miles (+47)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    897505352079
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    704231850228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,894 miles (+16,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    551659740231
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass67,696 miles (+14,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    720279738393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    702133607397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,845 miles (+6,555)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    831323807342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail46,290 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    380433317174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass46,290 miles (+12,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    880323317195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass33,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,889 miles
    Test number
    730638216194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 ELH

Does LD03 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 ELH expired on 20 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ELH?
The MOT on LD03 ELH expired on 20 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 ELH done?
LD03 ELH was recorded at 146,617 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
Has LD03 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ELH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 ELH 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 ELH find?
LD03 ELH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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