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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 TZUMOT history

LD03 TZU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 94,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LD03 TZU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,055 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 TZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 TZU was last recorded at 94,055 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,036 miles · 17 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,055 miles
  • 2025 – 92,754 miles
  • 2024 – 91,434 miles
  • 2023 – 90,024 miles
  • 2022 – 88,624 miles
  • 2021 – 87,462 miles
  • 2020 – 86,219 miles
  • 2019 – 84,218 miles
  • 2018 – 81,820 miles
  • 2017 – 74,708 miles
  • 2016 – 67,798 miles
  • 2015 – 63,337 miles
  • 2014 – 59,995 miles
  • 2013 – 57,989 miles
  • 2012 – 56,250 miles
  • 2011 – 53,811 miles
  • 2010 – 51,245 miles
  • 2009 – 48,226 miles
  • 2007 – 44,109 miles
  • 2006 – 38,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,055 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    697174840084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded

  2. Fail94,036 miles (+1,282)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    599772892442
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded

  3. Pass92,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    226542431311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/s - O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,754 miles (+1)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    315253556027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/s - O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail92,753 miles (+1,319)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    254860944217
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/s - O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,434 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    913665049656
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail91,434 miles (+1,410)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    210486305762
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass90,024 miles (+42)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    181657978905
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,982 miles (+1,358)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    280189319953
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,624 miles (+1,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    958952083638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust all over under vehicle

  11. Pass87,462 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    735333967008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    990369744502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail86,219 miles (+2,001)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    398196491297
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass84,218 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    672641661982
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Fail84,218 miles (+2,398)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    166238799399
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  16. Pass81,820 miles (+7,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    113874938561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass74,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    525939781225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail74,708 miles (+6,910)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    837530010362
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,798 miles (+4,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    864337232198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail63,337 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,337 miles
    Test number
    208074805451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass63,337 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,337 miles
    Test number
    485284105140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,995 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    649457194001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,956 miles (+1,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    417264694036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

  24. Pass57,989 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,989 miles
    Test number
    206156463052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    639491142081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,250 miles (+2,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    948150242016
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass53,811 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    788672241087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,245 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    344292040057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  29. Pass48,226 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    402712619066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,109 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    180614847364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass38,184 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    512649436310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    311224286016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 TZU

Does LD03 TZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 TZU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 TZU?
The MOT on LD03 TZU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 TZU done?
LD03 TZU was recorded at 94,055 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,834 miles a year.
Has LD03 TZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 TZU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 TZU 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 TZU find?
LD03 TZU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front back plate corroded; offside front back plate corroded.

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