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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 OAUMOT history

LD03 OAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LD03 OAU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,222 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OAU was last recorded at 160,222 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 6,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,252 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,970 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,222 miles
  • 2024 – 146,225 miles
  • 2022 – 136,658 miles
  • 2021 – 118,571 miles
  • 2020 – 112,729 miles
  • 2019 – 103,176 miles
  • 2018 – 100,322 miles
  • 2017 – 95,797 miles
  • 2016 – 91,683 miles
  • 2015 – 87,685 miles
  • 2014 – 83,095 miles
  • 2013 – 79,179 miles
  • 2012 – 72,468 miles
  • 2011 – 64,962 miles
  • 2010 – 58,837 miles
  • 2009 – 56,717 miles
  • 2008 – 51,903 miles
  • 2007 – 40,830 miles
  • 2006 – 31,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,222 miles (+6,970)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    458395934020
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass153,252 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,252 miles
    Test number
    858686003163
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail153,251 miles (+7,026)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,251 miles
    Test number
    298142664736
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,225 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    159866212538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,658 miles (+10,881)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    812695943256
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,777 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,777 miles
    Test number
    623929322866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,571 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    909147232858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,729 miles (+9,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    257404918129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,176 miles (+2,854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    965564604508
    • MinorNearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    284984613775
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s inner cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pipe at flexi starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s of steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak inter cooler area

  11. Fail100,322 miles (+4,525)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    228967150484
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s inner cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pipe at flexi starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s of steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak inter cooler area

  12. Pass95,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    347764952034
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s of steering rack misting oil
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn pads ok
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow rear of cat
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail95,797 miles (+4,114)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    948411810477
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s of steering rack misting oil
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn pads ok
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow rear of cat
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass91,683 miles (+3,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,683 miles
    Test number
    173106123295
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped pads getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low tread and very badly worn outer edges strong advise
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes badly worn strong advise
    • AdvisoryO/s of steering rack misting oil boot twisted and contaminated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted also insecure

  15. Pass87,685 miles (+4,590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    717365875034
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

  16. Pass83,095 miles (+3,916)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    198852264043
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front and n/s rear tyres starting to get low in tread
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes worn strong advise
    • NoteRear exhaust insecure bracket broken
    • NoteUndertray insecure

  17. Pass79,179 miles (+6,711)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    155993363497
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slight movement
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded pads ok

  18. Pass72,468 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    696461662033
    • NoteN/s brake light dim
    • NoteO/s front wishbone rear bush worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn pads ok

  19. Fail72,468 miles (+7,506)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    226331762093
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s brake light dim
    • NoteO/s front wishbone rear bush worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn pads ok

  20. Pass64,962 miles (+6,125)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    505606561031
    • NoteBoth front tyres low tread and o/s.rear low and uneven
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement

  21. Pass58,837 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    521297560016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    201090679017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,717 miles (+4,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    692220879078
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass51,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    222036788079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,903 miles (+11,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,903 miles
    Test number
    811476888016
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass40,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    312608577083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,830 miles (+9,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    930758677075
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass31,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,824 miles
    Test number
    680136486019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 OAU

Does LD03 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 OAU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OAU?
The MOT on LD03 OAU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 OAU done?
LD03 OAU was recorded at 160,222 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has LD03 OAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OAU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 OAU 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 OAU find?
LD03 OAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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