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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 OEFMOT history

LD03 OEF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 207,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LD03 OEF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
207,838 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OEF was last recorded at 207,838 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,989 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,849 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,838 miles
  • 2024 – 201,989 miles
  • 2023 – 195,064 miles
  • 2022 – 188,655 miles
  • 2021 – 181,615 miles
  • 2020 – 176,019 miles
  • 2019 – 165,253 miles
  • 2018 – 155,568 miles
  • 2017 – 136,699 miles
  • 2016 – 124,088 miles
  • 2015 – 111,013 miles
  • 2014 – 100,351 miles
  • 2013 – 88,669 miles
  • 2012 – 80,792 miles
  • 2011 – 75,310 miles
  • 2010 – 69,837 miles
  • 2009 – 62,633 miles
  • 2008 – 53,258 miles
  • 2007 – 43,231 miles
  • 2006 – 31,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,838 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,838 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    207,838 miles
    Test number
    336428086918
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,834 miles (+5,845)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,834 miles
    Test number
    511259730546
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,989 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,989 miles
    Test number
    496626913480
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,989 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,989 miles
    Test number
    542510741346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,064 miles (+6,409)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,064 miles
    Test number
    936134646578
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack seal os, boot seepidge (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel worn rack and pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,655 miles
    Test number
    970226946814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,655 miles (+7,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,655 miles
    Test number
    774474300073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,615 miles (+5,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,615 miles
    Test number
    949665296149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,019 miles (+10,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,019 miles
    Test number
    206023961306
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass165,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,253 miles
    Test number
    838775213167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,253 miles (+9,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,253 miles
    Test number
    987253582470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass155,568 miles (+8,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    834304992071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty around bushes

  13. Pass146,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    773628513839
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts rusty

  14. Fail146,930 miles (+10,231)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    176206126984
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts rusty

  15. Pass136,699 miles (+12,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    284912890913
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low

  16. Pass124,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,088 miles
    Test number
    243890707633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail124,086 miles (+13,073)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    692322354790
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass111,013 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    907752745060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    119595364067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,351 miles (+11,682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    185445064498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass88,669 miles (+7,877)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    797535863038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge.

  22. Pass80,792 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    707704672062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,310 miles (+5,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    978810681024
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

  24. Pass69,837 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    214692080064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,806 miles (+7,173)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    282641480023
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting down

  26. Pass62,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    301274249093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,633 miles (+9,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    910804249085
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass53,258 miles (+10,027)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    834954678031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,231 miles (+12,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    232168287016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    802236376034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,148 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,148 miles
    Test number
    872346076063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre near legal limit

Questions about LD03 OEF

Does LD03 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 OEF is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OEF?
The MOT on LD03 OEF is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 OEF done?
LD03 OEF was recorded at 207,838 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has LD03 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OEF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 OEF 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 OEF find?
LD03 OEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front fog lamp inop; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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