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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD03 VKGMOT history

LD03 VKG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LD03 VKG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,875 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VKG was last recorded at 105,875 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2023: 97,995 miles, lower than 98,132 miles on 24 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,740 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,875 miles
  • 2025 – 102,740 miles
  • 2024 – 101,451 miles
  • 2023 – 97,995 miles
  • 2022 – 98,132 miles
  • 2021 – 91,973 miles
  • 2020 – 88,689 miles
  • 2019 – 86,460 miles
  • 2018 – 84,117 miles
  • 2017 – 80,878 miles
  • 2016 – 78,123 miles
  • 2015 – 76,563 miles
  • 2014 – 72,904 miles
  • 2013 – 65,412 miles
  • 2012 – 58,790 miles
  • 2011 – 51,465 miles
  • 2010 – 42,090 miles
  • 2009 – 33,491 miles
  • 2008 – 23,810 miles
  • 2007 – 18,371 miles
  • 2006 – 15,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front tyre has deep splits within tread but no cords clearly visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,875 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    636043133814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,740 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    453725540065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,727 miles (+1,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,727 miles
    Test number
    568580217299
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,451 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    173978131198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,438 miles (+3,443)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    840843510331
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,995 miles (-137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    299857693907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,132 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    562937181259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,973 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    239037453684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,689 miles (+2,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    709892338432
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished tyre

  10. Pass86,460 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    979807734536
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass84,117 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    213675402468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deep splits within tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail84,115 miles (+3,237)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    664574170239
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken bottom of coil (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deep splits within tread but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass80,878 miles (+2,755)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    702824540972
    • AdvisoryBoth front subframe rear bushes are cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and is damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass78,123 miles (+1,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    790368923588
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valve crack (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bush are deteriorated

  15. Pass76,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    506477445002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,563 miles (+3,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    967517345056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass72,904 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    727055964094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,412 miles (+6,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    165570663478
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  19. Pass58,790 miles (+7,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    117095562020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass51,465 miles (+9,375)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    659413471013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing[lipped]

  21. Pass42,090 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    911128880079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,491 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,491 miles
    Test number
    171057299098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,810 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,810 miles
    Test number
    932499998080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,371 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    880983277073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,798 miles
    Test number
    520286166093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VKG

Does LD03 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VKG is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VKG?
The MOT on LD03 VKG is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VKG done?
LD03 VKG was recorded at 105,875 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has LD03 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VKG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 VKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 VKG find?
LD03 VKG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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