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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LD03 UBFMOT history

LD03 UBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LD03 UBF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,460 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UBF was last recorded at 127,460 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,402 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,460 miles
  • 2024 – 127,402 miles
  • 2023 – 126,036 miles
  • 2022 – 124,058 miles
  • 2020 – 120,787 miles
  • 2019 – 109,739 miles
  • 2018 – 103,737 miles
  • 2017 – 98,879 miles
  • 2016 – 96,799 miles
  • 2015 – 94,884 miles
  • 2014 – 92,131 miles
  • 2013 – 84,058 miles
  • 2012 – 74,563 miles
  • 2011 – 66,640 miles
  • 2010 – 60,768 miles
  • 2009 – 54,364 miles
  • 2008 – 46,986 miles
  • 2007 – 38,212 miles
  • 2006 – 28,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,460 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,460 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,460 miles
    Test number
    824472292402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,402 miles (+1,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,402 miles
    Test number
    854188311401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass126,036 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    395887062800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,058 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,058 miles
    Test number
    309852491595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,787 miles (+11,048)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    688775487662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,739 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    694012821775
    • AdvisoryWipers worn,noise from front strut tops,front tyres worn inside edge.
  7. Pass103,737 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    329982301302
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail103,737 miles (+4,858)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    556915147324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass98,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    348499021365
    • AdvisoryLowered springs & after market rear exhaust firtted
  10. Fail98,879 miles (+2,080)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    562598175662
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view cracked (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryLowered springs & after market rear exhaust firtted
  11. Pass96,799 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,799 miles
    Test number
    696578400506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    225212465432
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  13. Pass94,884 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    366112865132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,131 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,131 miles
    Test number
    319354454181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,130 miles (+8,072)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    427973354105
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass84,058 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    879693423157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded inside edge
    • NoteRear tyres perished not to ply or cords
  17. Fail84,058 miles (+9,495)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    275883623127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded inside edge
    • NoteRear tyres perished not to ply or cords
  18. Pass74,563 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    926966682026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,640 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    739624181072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,768 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    870121780059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,364 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    172554489487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,986 miles (+8,774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    174346898413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,212 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,212 miles
    Test number
    572666807159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,242 miles
    Test number
    564279806155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UBF

Does LD03 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UBF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UBF?
The MOT on LD03 UBF is valid until 26 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 UBF done?
LD03 UBF was recorded at 127,460 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,017 miles a year.
Has LD03 UBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 UBF 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 UBF find?
LD03 UBF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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