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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 UBRMOT history

LD03 UBR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LD03 UBR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
165,261 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UBR was last recorded at 165,261 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 17,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,490 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
17,771 miles
Average per year
9,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,261 miles
  • 2021 – 147,490 miles
  • 2020 – 130,775 miles
  • 2019 – 113,251 miles
  • 2018 – 94,570 miles
  • 2017 – 87,346 miles
  • 2016 – 77,800 miles
  • 2015 – 73,931 miles
  • 2014 – 71,063 miles
  • 2013 – 65,529 miles
  • 2012 – 60,027 miles
  • 2011 – 53,566 miles
  • 2010 – 47,716 miles
  • 2009 – 41,203 miles
  • 2008 – 33,569 miles
  • 2007 – 24,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and slight weep of gases and temporary repairs

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,261 miles
    Test number
    186975741727
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and slight weep of gases and temporary repairs

  2. Fail165,261 miles (+17,771)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,261 miles
    Test number
    891203299953
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and slight weep of gases and temporary repairs

  3. Pass147,490 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    464729848169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail147,490 miles (+16,715)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    674168710077
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass130,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    298677394364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,775 miles (+17,524)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    790255586481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass113,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    326858557074
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,250 miles (+18,680)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    363422415820
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,570 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    549550603681
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail94,570 miles (+7,224)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    984639082027
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass87,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    544014639811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear tyre has an indentation on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryExhaust front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

  12. Fail87,346 miles (+9,546)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    691270425312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear tyre has an indentation on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryExhaust front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

  13. Pass77,800 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    765067325498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    178975587694
    • AdvisoryItems removed from screen prior to test

  15. Fail76,089 miles (+2,158)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    393401957711
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from screen prior to test

  16. Pass73,931 miles (+2,868)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    668490645099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inpection of nearside rear adult belt.

  17. Pass71,063 miles (+5,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    287225854034
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished

  18. Pass65,529 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    436661683058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,027 miles (+6,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    665147062030
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount fractured

  20. Pass53,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    249713451004
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail53,566 miles (+5,850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    118323451044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass47,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    863610060097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,716 miles (+6,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    884620960045
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass41,203 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    574495059017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,569 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    170059348074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    430450267012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UBR

Does LD03 UBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UBR expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UBR?
The MOT on LD03 UBR 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 UBR done?
LD03 UBR was recorded at 165,261 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
Has LD03 UBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UBR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 UBR 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 UBR find?
LD03 UBR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust corroding and slight weep of gases and temporary repairs.

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