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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 LNJMOT history

LD03 LNJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 222,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

LD03 LNJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
222,796 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LNJ
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
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LNJ was last recorded at 222,796 miles on 10 May 2024, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,764 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
9,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 222,796 miles
  • 2023 – 219,183 miles
  • 2022 – 217,519 miles
  • 2020 – 213,626 miles
  • 2019 – 206,224 miles
  • 2018 – 198,403 miles
  • 2017 – 190,343 miles
  • 2016 – 181,477 miles
  • 2015 – 172,847 miles
  • 2014 – 162,058 miles
  • 2013 – 147,443 miles
  • 2012 – 137,473 miles
  • 2011 – 127,515 miles
  • 2010 – 116,715 miles
  • 2009 – 102,672 miles
  • 2008 – 90,930 miles
  • 2007 – 67,845 miles
  • 2006 – 51,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,796 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Slight movement in o/s/f top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,796 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    222,796 miles
    Test number
    261383275681
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail222,764 miles (+3,581)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,764 miles
    Test number
    586607496151
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass219,183 miles (+1,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    219,183 miles
    Test number
    997912746491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres very slightly perished
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front top mounts when jacked

  4. Pass217,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    217,519 miles
    Test number
    475580934524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail217,518 miles (+3,892)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,518 miles
    Test number
    412195133649
    • MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMacpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe perished
    • AdvisoryRear silencer casing corroded

  6. Pass213,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    213,626 miles
    Test number
    442102068742
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/f top mount

  7. Fail213,626 miles (+7,402)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,626 miles
    Test number
    977713815664
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/f top mount

  8. Pass206,224 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    206,224 miles
    Test number
    536211174431
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass198,403 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    198,403 miles
    Test number
    424426152530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,343 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    190,343 miles
    Test number
    502462086850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,477 miles (+8,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,477 miles
    Test number
    317373680802
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner suspension arm bushes slightly perrished

  12. Pass172,847 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    172,847 miles
    Test number
    296306665083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,058 miles (+14,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,058 miles
    Test number
    685621894052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail147,443 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    198588373428
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass147,443 miles (+9,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    728278673002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass137,473 miles (+9,958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,473 miles
    Test number
    577048162084
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,515 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    127,515 miles
    Test number
    176020471000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,715 miles (+14,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    116,715 miles
    Test number
    623150670006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail102,672 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    742758569078
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass102,672 miles (+11,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    864698169067
    • 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)

  21. Pass90,930 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    914376778129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass85,265 miles (+17,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,265 miles
    Test number
    954611078010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,845 miles (+16,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    790485977017
    • NoteChip in screen

  24. Pass51,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    140828266463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LNJ

Does LD03 LNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LNJ expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LNJ?
The MOT on LD03 LNJ expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LNJ done?
LD03 LNJ was recorded at 222,796 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 9,424 miles a year.
Has LD03 LNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LNJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 LNJ 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 LNJ find?
LD03 LNJ passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres..

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