Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LD03 ELJMOT history
LD03 ELJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2026
- Mileage
- 135,783 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD03 ELJ was last recorded at 135,783 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,869 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,914 miles
- Average per year
- 5,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,783 miles
- 2025 – 127,869 miles
- 2024 – 118,498 miles
- 2023 – 105,009 miles
- 2022 – 104,178 miles
- 2021 – 100,275 miles
- 2020 – 96,682 miles
- 2019 – 92,541 miles
- 2018 – 87,442 miles
- 2017 – 84,750 miles
- 2016 – 81,128 miles
- 2015 – 76,159 miles
- 2014 – 72,333 miles
- 2013 – 67,799 miles
- 2012 – 64,353 miles
- 2011 – 58,701 miles
- 2010 – 53,245 miles
- 2009 – 45,702 miles
- 2008 – 40,218 miles
- 2007 – 32,034 miles
- 2006 – 24,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail135,783 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Nearside rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 13 years old and perishing advise replacing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Slight lift in both front top strut mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail135,783 miles (+7,914)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,783 miles
- Test number
- 116891763826
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Nearside rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,869 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,869 miles
- Test number
- 565111718320
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 13 years old and perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front top strut mounts
Fail127,861 miles (+9,363)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,861 miles
- Test number
- 962793264808
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 13 years old and perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front top strut mounts
Pass118,498 miles (+13,489)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,498 miles
- Test number
- 494119558576
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth sides front Macpherson strut has slight lateral movement
- AdvisoryMid section exhaust hanger bracket broken but secure
Pass105,009 miles (+831)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,009 miles
- Test number
- 535258446158
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,178 miles (+3,903)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 104,178 miles
- Test number
- 373084571389
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,275 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2022
- Odometer
- 100,275 miles
- Test number
- 887839340545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,682 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 96,682 miles
- Test number
- 902500526535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,541 miles (+5,099)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 92,541 miles
- Test number
- 275891574817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,442 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,442 miles
- Test number
- 330684365778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,750 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,750 miles
- Test number
- 333262335624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,728 miles (+3,600)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,728 miles
- Test number
- 967205531776
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass81,128 miles (+4,969)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,128 miles
- Test number
- 755877208342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,159 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,159 miles
- Test number
- 935188045139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,333 miles (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,333 miles
- Test number
- 866147944131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,799 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,799 miles
- Test number
- 896520533159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 64,353 miles
- Test number
- 775313342146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,353 miles (+5,652)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,353 miles
- Test number
- 548648332119
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass58,701 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,701 miles
- Test number
- 385247731125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,679 miles (+5,434)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,679 miles
- Test number
- 437080221148
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass53,245 miles (+7,543)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 53,245 miles
- Test number
- 310702040175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,702 miles (+5,484)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,702 miles
- Test number
- 713903449123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,218 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 40,218 miles
- Test number
- 701293348160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail40,212 miles (+8,178)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,212 miles
- Test number
- 400023448157
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass32,034 miles (+7,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,034 miles
- Test number
- 920001947109
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass24,868 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,868 miles
- Test number
- 113022146174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,865 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,865 miles
- Test number
- 711267336134
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
Questions about LD03 ELJ
- Does LD03 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 ELJ expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 ELJ?
- The MOT on LD03 ELJ expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 ELJ done?
- LD03 ELJ was recorded at 135,783 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
- Has LD03 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 ELJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
- LD03 ELJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested nearside rear brake pipe burst; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 7 more.
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