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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 UEPMOT history

LD03 UEP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 256,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

LD03 UEP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
256,184 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UEP was last recorded at 256,184 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,173 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 256,184 miles
  • 2023 – 246,972 miles
  • 2022 – 243,227 miles
  • 2021 – 234,226 miles
  • 2020 – 228,068 miles
  • 2019 – 219,667 miles
  • 2018 – 207,893 miles
  • 2017 – 201,270 miles
  • 2016 – 191,787 miles
  • 2015 – 186,849 miles
  • 2014 – 181,442 miles
  • 2013 – 175,571 miles
  • 2012 – 169,459 miles
  • 2011 – 163,911 miles
  • 2010 – 148,497 miles
  • 2009 – 123,720 miles
  • 2008 – 98,158 miles
  • 2007 – 74,828 miles
  • 2006 – 49,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,184 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass256,184 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    256,184 miles
    Test number
    525152005452
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  2. Fail256,173 miles (+9,201)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,173 miles
    Test number
    481235100329
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  3. Pass246,972 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    246,972 miles
    Test number
    331797592769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass243,227 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    243,227 miles
    Test number
    375947537512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail243,225 miles (+8,999)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,225 miles
    Test number
    972881421857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass234,226 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    234,226 miles
    Test number
    352453842011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail234,226 miles (+6,158)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,226 miles
    Test number
    770079204918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass228,068 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    228,068 miles
    Test number
    194179165766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
  9. Fail228,066 miles (+8,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,066 miles
    Test number
    913254568735
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
  10. Pass219,667 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,667 miles
    Test number
    791766091976
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. Fail219,635 miles (+11,742)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,635 miles
    Test number
    695154449511
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass207,893 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    207,893 miles
    Test number
    719230895323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass201,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    201,270 miles
    Test number
    179727410884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail201,270 miles (+9,483)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,270 miles
    Test number
    315000363144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass191,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    191,787 miles
    Test number
    935593836492
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail191,787 miles (+4,938)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,787 miles
    Test number
    819161713993
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass186,849 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    186,849 miles
    Test number
    117539535122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail186,849 miles (+5,407)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,849 miles
    Test number
    138739335190
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass181,442 miles (+5,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    181,442 miles
    Test number
    125432744141
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass175,571 miles (+6,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    665200943188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass169,459 miles (+5,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    468852742152
    • 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)
  22. Pass163,911 miles (+15,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    163,911 miles
    Test number
    169657331177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    148,497 miles
    Test number
    822047620182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail148,497 miles (+24,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,497 miles
    Test number
    123617420138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  25. Pass123,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    742124739162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,720 miles (+25,562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    951074739179
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass98,158 miles (+23,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    771144718198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,828 miles (+25,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,828 miles
    Test number
    681465117157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,753 miles
    Test number
    210938816125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 UEP

Does LD03 UEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UEP expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UEP?
The MOT on LD03 UEP expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UEP done?
LD03 UEP was recorded at 256,184 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 11,142 miles a year.
Has LD03 UEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UEP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 UEP 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 UEP find?
LD03 UEP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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