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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 OBCMOT history

LD03 OBC is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

LD03 OBC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
173,029 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OBC was last recorded at 173,029 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,006 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,029 miles
  • 2021 – 165,854 miles
  • 2020 – 160,202 miles
  • 2018 – 150,296 miles
  • 2017 – 139,928 miles
  • 2016 – 127,037 miles
  • 2015 – 119,855 miles
  • 2014 – 116,704 miles
  • 2013 – 113,190 miles
  • 2012 – 109,201 miles
  • 2011 – 103,006 miles
  • 2010 – 94,072 miles
  • 2009 – 82,838 miles
  • 2008 – 71,815 miles
  • 2007 – 59,110 miles
  • 2006 – 42,601 miles
  • 2005 – 23,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight reserve travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,029 miles
    Test number
    853212268337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail173,029 miles (+23)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,029 miles
    Test number
    846729726951
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail173,006 miles (+7,152)1 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,006 miles
    Test number
    462044363589
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass165,854 miles (+5,652)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    165,854 miles
    Test number
    208073487371
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,202 miles (+9,906)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,202 miles
    Test number
    224945150657
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,296 miles (+10,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,296 miles
    Test number
    174842966359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,928 miles (+102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    321605401503
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail139,826 miles (+12,789)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,826 miles
    Test number
    775836369079
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass127,037 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,037 miles
    Test number
    381982180712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,035 miles (+7,180)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    593837853982
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass119,855 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    311237509294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail119,850 miles (+3,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    521466675527
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass116,704 miles (+3,514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    185554214344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass113,190 miles (+3,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,190 miles
    Test number
    855768403316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  15. Pass109,201 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    659430492220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail109,201 miles (+6,195)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    448510092241
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass103,006 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    467098791267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,072 miles (+11,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,072 miles
    Test number
    824555700343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass82,838 miles (+11,023)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    842434499267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,815 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    490166318451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,035 miles (+11,925)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    353541198478
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass59,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    680030627327
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail59,110 miles (+16,509)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    682489517318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass42,601 miles (+18,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,601 miles
    Test number
    644670626377
    • NoteOil level light on.

  25. Fail23,994 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    230190925386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass23,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    711150125375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LD03 OBC

Does LD03 OBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 OBC expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OBC?
The MOT on LD03 OBC expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 OBC done?
LD03 OBC was recorded at 173,029 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 8,817 miles a year.
Has LD03 OBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OBC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 OBC 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 OBC find?
LD03 OBC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; handbrake has slight reserve travel; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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