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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 UCEMOT history

LD03 UCE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 216,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

LD03 UCE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
216,762 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UCE was last recorded at 216,762 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 10,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,997 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10,765 miles
Average per year
11,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,762 miles
  • 2021 – 205,997 miles
  • 2020 – 199,017 miles
  • 2019 – 189,929 miles
  • 2018 – 162,054 miles
  • 2017 – 127,020 miles
  • 2016 – 116,665 miles
  • 2015 – 112,525 miles
  • 2014 – 107,647 miles
  • 2013 – 100,558 miles
  • 2012 – 94,890 miles
  • 2010 – 79,492 miles
  • 2009 – 61,046 miles
  • 2008 – 49,910 miles
  • 2007 – 33,993 miles
  • 2006 – 17,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    216,762 miles
    Test number
    959535136141
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail216,762 miles (+10,765)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,762 miles
    Test number
    299826146696
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,997 miles
    Test number
    293344367302
    • 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))

  4. Fail205,997 miles (+6,980)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,997 miles
    Test number
    675240752499
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass199,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    199,017 miles
    Test number
    372046060169
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,017 miles (+9,088)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,017 miles
    Test number
    388191524942
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,929 miles (+27,875)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,929 miles
    Test number
    732512431167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    775003940272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,054 miles (+35,034)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    432625780779
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass127,020 miles (+10,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    399532949373
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass116,665 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,665 miles
    Test number
    401236960841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,525 miles
    Test number
    638569795086
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail112,525 miles (+4,878)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,525 miles
    Test number
    627958595082
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass107,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,647 miles
    Test number
    945903314156
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail107,646 miles (+7,088)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    775653614143
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges

  16. Pass100,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    289038973098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,557 miles (+5,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,557 miles
    Test number
    128148573065
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    179743792465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,890 miles (+15,398)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    468861092008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    143137360295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,492 miles (+18,446)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    853507860220
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    261977229430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,046 miles (+11,136)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    941117629178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail49,910 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    333093538115
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass49,910 miles (+15,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    590043638116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,993 miles (+16,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    851153497083
    • 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)

  27. Pass17,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,808 miles
    Test number
    912409286083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UCE

Does LD03 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UCE expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UCE?
The MOT on LD03 UCE expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UCE done?
LD03 UCE was recorded at 216,762 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 11,950 miles a year.
Has LD03 UCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UCE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 UCE 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 UCE find?
LD03 UCE passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, and 1 more.

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