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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 LNKMOT history

LD03 LNK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

LD03 LNK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
162,056 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LNK was last recorded at 162,056 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,190 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
7,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,056 miles
  • 2021 – 159,190 miles
  • 2020 – 157,457 miles
  • 2019 – 151,847 miles
  • 2018 – 138,687 miles
  • 2017 – 130,497 miles
  • 2016 – 116,730 miles
  • 2015 – 108,020 miles
  • 2014 – 103,403 miles
  • 2013 – 100,615 miles
  • 2012 – 93,352 miles
  • 2011 – 83,856 miles
  • 2010 – 75,568 miles
  • 2009 – 71,108 miles
  • 2008 – 63,209 miles
  • 2007 – 53,446 miles
  • 2006 – 41,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service brake binding but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205-55-16v cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,056 miles (+2,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,056 miles
    Test number
    602395989609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,190 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,190 miles
    Test number
    711109956696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,185 miles (+1,728)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,185 miles
    Test number
    407643817879
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,457 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    419485882414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205-55-16v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail157,455 miles (+5,608)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,455 miles
    Test number
    911243942324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205-55-16v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass151,847 miles (+13,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    310447188842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slight blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass138,687 miles (+8,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,687 miles
    Test number
    484899316989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bushes in rear axle slightly worn

  8. Pass130,497 miles (+13,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    243501925317
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryOff side front windscreen wiper deteriorated

  9. Pass116,730 miles (+8,710)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,730 miles
    Test number
    330186228672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass108,020 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,020 miles
    Test number
    796887430084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Fail108,020 miles (+4,617)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,020 miles
    Test number
    593647278346
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass103,403 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    379376954247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

  13. Fail103,403 miles (+2,788)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    417226654283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

  14. Pass100,615 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    206001373255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads uneven
    • NoteExhaust center mount loose

  15. Fail100,615 miles (+7,263)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    927661973240
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads uneven
    • NoteExhaust center mount loose

  16. Pass93,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    386175962463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail93,352 miles (+9,496)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    769985462239
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass83,856 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    216855061257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,568 miles (+4,460)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,568 miles
    Test number
    381587150279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  20. Pass71,108 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    631829559222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,209 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    241758048245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,446 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    204597847264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    982445276076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LNK

Does LD03 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LNK expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LNK?
The MOT on LD03 LNK expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LNK done?
LD03 LNK was recorded at 162,056 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 7,242 miles a year.
Has LD03 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LNK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 LNK 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 LNK find?
LD03 LNK passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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