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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 ZCLMOT history

LD03 ZCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LD03 ZCL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
169,664 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ZCL
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
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 ZCL was last recorded at 169,664 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 6,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,071 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,593 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,664 miles
  • 2024 – 163,071 miles
  • 2023 – 153,355 miles
  • 2022 – 137,709 miles
  • 2021 – 126,627 miles
  • 2020 – 113,396 miles
  • 2019 – 104,923 miles
  • 2018 – 97,508 miles
  • 2017 – 93,790 miles
  • 2016 – 89,728 miles
  • 2015 – 85,858 miles
  • 2014 – 80,756 miles
  • 2013 – 74,494 miles
  • 2012 – 66,121 miles
  • 2011 – 58,322 miles
  • 2010 – 51,303 miles
  • 2009 – 44,475 miles
  • 2008 – 39,158 miles
  • 2007 – 35,396 miles
  • 2006 – 30,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,664 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,664 miles (+6,593)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,664 miles
    Test number
    959382639163
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,071 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,071 miles
    Test number
    201243637653
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail163,071 miles (+9,716)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,071 miles
    Test number
    744535296681
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass153,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,355 miles
    Test number
    280481293533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,355 miles (+15,646)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,355 miles
    Test number
    645583688410
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass137,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    628067990445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail137,709 miles (+11,082)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    995557741817
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass126,627 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,627 miles
    Test number
    435366310429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,585 miles (+13,189)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    370295054030
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,396 miles (+8,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,396 miles
    Test number
    984026784619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    336583580577
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,923 miles (+7,415)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    255611880389
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bonded bushs perished /slit (5.3.4 (a) (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 perished

  13. Pass97,508 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    380644808412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    214247332709
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail93,789 miles (+4,061)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    565417619554
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass89,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,728 miles
    Test number
    865425102179
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail89,724 miles (+3,866)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    339247448101
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryEML Lit on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass85,858 miles (+5,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,858 miles
    Test number
    550012344611
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass80,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    367093814258
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail80,756 miles (+6,262)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    345682714277
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,494 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    697277393119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    315471692107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,121 miles (+7,799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    677621892156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,322 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,322 miles
    Test number
    917615291115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,303 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    232035790403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,475 miles (+5,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    890547699102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass39,158 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    532177798102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,396 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    432022197105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass30,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    124495226126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail30,668 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    632323326174
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Questions about LD03 ZCL

Does LD03 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 ZCL expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ZCL?
The MOT on LD03 ZCL expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 ZCL done?
LD03 ZCL was recorded at 169,664 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has LD03 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ZCL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LD03 ZCL failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; central front exhaust system insecure; nearside front oil leaking excessively from transmission, and 3 more.

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