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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 YMTMOT history

LD03 YMT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LD03 YMT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
162,122 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YMT
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
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YMT was last recorded at 162,122 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,063 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
7,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,122 miles
  • 2024 – 153,563 miles
  • 2023 – 141,534 miles
  • 2022 – 129,773 miles
  • 2021 – 118,419 miles
  • 2020 – 104,832 miles
  • 2019 – 94,309 miles
  • 2018 – 85,726 miles
  • 2017 – 83,495 miles
  • 2016 – 81,966 miles
  • 2015 – 78,473 miles
  • 2014 – 73,230 miles
  • 2013 – 67,458 miles
  • 2012 – 62,729 miles
  • 2011 – 57,710 miles
  • 2010 – 52,164 miles
  • 2009 – 46,158 miles
  • 2008 – 39,909 miles
  • 2007 – 33,026 miles
  • 2006 – 26,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,122 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,122 miles
    Test number
    796942697245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail162,063 miles (+8,500)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,063 miles
    Test number
    609256471482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass153,563 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,563 miles
    Test number
    909395171095
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail153,563 miles (+12,029)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,563 miles
    Test number
    781983042866
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,534 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    920879373046
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  6. Fail141,534 miles (+11,761)7 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    204484975531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  7. Pass129,773 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    148372708099
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail129,773 miles (+11,354)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    172900841394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass118,419 miles (+13,587)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    582642758511
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass104,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    584686520178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,832 miles (+10,523)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    168536535705
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,309 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    367937303388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,293 miles (+16)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    453778716420
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail94,277 miles (+8,551)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    762893150263
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPhersons strut top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Aftermarket wheels and spacers fitted

  15. Pass85,726 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    899384392908
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryLift in nearside front top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryNon standard wheels and spacers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes splitting

  16. Fail85,711 miles (+2,216)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    318166674910
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder and air fresheners (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryLift in nearside front top suspension mount
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryNon standard wheels and spacers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes splitting

  17. Pass83,495 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    652706469579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,966 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    315638752684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,473 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    166025585475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,230 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    539284684047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,458 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    367743673077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,729 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    998280782001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,710 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    345376171089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    280581370068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,164 miles (+6,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    381871670010
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass46,158 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    623876579012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    234760988009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,909 miles (+6,883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    853940488067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass33,026 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    560982187013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    224178506454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,914 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,914 miles
    Test number
    831948706130
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD03 YMT

Does LD03 YMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 YMT expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YMT?
The MOT on LD03 YMT expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 YMT done?
LD03 YMT was recorded at 162,122 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 7,069 miles a year.
Has LD03 YMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YMT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 YMT 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 YMT find?
LD03 YMT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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