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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 UCFMOT history

LD03 UCF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

LD03 UCF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
162,245 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UCF was last recorded at 162,245 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 4,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,867 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,378 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,245 miles
  • 2023 – 157,867 miles
  • 2022 – 151,310 miles
  • 2021 – 145,134 miles
  • 2020 – 138,905 miles
  • 2019 – 132,603 miles
  • 2018 – 125,861 miles
  • 2017 – 121,648 miles
  • 2016 – 116,810 miles
  • 2015 – 110,758 miles
  • 2014 – 90,385 miles
  • 2013 – 71,211 miles
  • 2012 – 51,154 miles
  • 2011 – 40,172 miles
  • 2010 – 34,999 miles
  • 2009 – 31,729 miles
  • 2008 – 28,506 miles
  • 2007 – 26,507 miles
  • 2006 – 22,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,245 miles (+4,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,245 miles
    Test number
    608824533586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass157,867 miles (+6,557)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    273620679772
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  3. Pass151,310 miles (+6,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,310 miles
    Test number
    793878205638
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass145,134 miles (+6,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,134 miles
    Test number
    716492891692
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,905 miles (+6,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,905 miles
    Test number
    389059497017
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass132,603 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    132,603 miles
    Test number
    573465386432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,512 miles (+6,651)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    900347954863
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass125,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    837814426591
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail125,861 miles (+4,213)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    430380682677
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass121,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    590834816107
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail121,648 miles (+4,838)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    199434786447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass116,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,810 miles
    Test number
    585394286208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,810 miles (+6,052)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,810 miles
    Test number
    304053490167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass110,758 miles (+20,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    556323945019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,385 miles (+19,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,385 miles
    Test number
    445688004087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,211 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    439746283033
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish
    • NoteN/s/f power steering pipe damp

  17. Fail71,211 miles (+20,057)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    439956283030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish
    • NoteN/s/f power steering pipe damp

  18. Pass51,154 miles (+10,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    688655162074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,172 miles (+5,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    206401991084
    • NoteADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO EXCESS

  20. Pass34,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    531469380076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,999 miles (+3,270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    700319480075
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass31,729 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    833863399057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,723 miles (+3,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    194512399089
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass28,506 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    803455388068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    463035587054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,502 miles (+4,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    221225187033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,389 miles
    Test number
    840817486086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UCF

Does LD03 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UCF expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UCF?
The MOT on LD03 UCF expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UCF done?
LD03 UCF was recorded at 162,245 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has LD03 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UCF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LD03 UCF 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 UCF find?
LD03 UCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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