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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 UBUMOT history

LD03 UBU is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LD03 UBU green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
146,042 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UBU
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
8 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UBU was last recorded at 146,042 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,875 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,042 miles
  • 2024 – 145,875 miles
  • 2023 – 141,533 miles
  • 2022 – 139,126 miles
  • 2021 – 136,684 miles
  • 2020 – 134,550 miles
  • 2019 – 129,938 miles
  • 2018 – 123,006 miles
  • 2017 – 112,131 miles
  • 2016 – 103,999 miles
  • 2014 – 86,305 miles
  • 2012 – 58,016 miles
  • 2011 – 47,663 miles
  • 2010 – 40,332 miles
  • 2009 – 35,656 miles
  • 2008 – 30,234 miles
  • 2007 – 22,798 miles
  • 2006 – 22,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,042 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,042 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,042 miles
    Test number
    859651043272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,875 miles (+4,342)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    513243568856
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,533 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,533 miles
    Test number
    116238764248
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALS BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail141,532 miles (+125)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,532 miles
    Test number
    454064243468
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALS BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail141,407 miles (+2,281)3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,407 miles
    Test number
    577389775417
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass139,126 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    599505713110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,077 miles (+2,393)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    897195719761
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gator leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive complete outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,684 miles (+2,134)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,684 miles
    Test number
    520911127031
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass134,550 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    156053086576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded

  10. Fail134,540 miles (+4,602)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,540 miles
    Test number
    143000843874
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded

  11. Pass129,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    272018362168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,938 miles (+6,932)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    319184221401
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass123,006 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,006 miles
    Test number
    307718623223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,971 miles (+10,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,971 miles
    Test number
    955660577026
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured rear bush (2.4.F.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured rear bush (2.4.F.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass112,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    927261084849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,131 miles (+8,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    810839817663
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  17. Pass103,999 miles (+17,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    929449609471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    135825064301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail86,304 miles (+13,366)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    606685264393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhuast hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

  20. Pass72,938 miles (+14,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    346300614012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,016 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    489316242339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,488 miles (+6,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    605452332185
    • NotePassenger door mirror glass missing
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Pass47,663 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,663 miles
    Test number
    708054401102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass40,332 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    432618580030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,656 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    543261799011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass35,656 miles (+5,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    693181799067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass30,234 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,234 miles
    Test number
    631075008161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,798 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,798 miles
    Test number
    763775417126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    810613716319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,616 miles (+1,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    790922416389
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass20,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    532384796007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,706 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    123634896068
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LD03 UBU

Does LD03 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UBU expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UBU?
The MOT on LD03 UBU expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UBU done?
LD03 UBU was recorded at 146,042 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has LD03 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UBU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 UBU 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 UBU find?
LD03 UBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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