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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LE03 OBYMOT history

LE03 OBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LE03 OBY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
165,180 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 OBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 OBY was last recorded at 165,180 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,180 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,180 miles
  • 2024 – 159,768 miles
  • 2023 – 152,699 miles
  • 2022 – 148,103 miles
  • 2021 – 139,970 miles
  • 2020 – 133,546 miles
  • 2019 – 124,437 miles
  • 2018 – 114,299 miles
  • 2017 – 104,110 miles
  • 2016 – 93,950 miles
  • 2015 – 89,443 miles
  • 2014 – 86,270 miles
  • 2013 – 80,571 miles
  • 2012 – 75,715 miles
  • 2011 – 70,769 miles
  • 2010 – 66,598 miles
  • 2009 – 62,515 miles
  • 2008 – 56,414 miles
  • 2007 – 50,739 miles
  • 2006 – 45,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,180 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,180 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    424045495478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,180 miles (+5,412)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    835533240793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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 ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,768 miles (+7,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,768 miles
    Test number
    879262931793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,699 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,699 miles
    Test number
    721972051510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,698 miles (+4,595)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,698 miles
    Test number
    507546143742
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,103 miles (+8,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,103 miles
    Test number
    133034787815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,970 miles
    Test number
    584145614686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,970 miles (+6,424)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,970 miles
    Test number
    446967940003
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    364522977962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,546 miles (+9,109)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    150295798802
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    476533438535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,437 miles (+10,138)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    846233819727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass114,299 miles (+10,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    578492039993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,110 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    645177187912
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail104,108 miles (+10,158)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    208114248800
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass93,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    605986783631
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements (19%)

  17. Fail93,950 miles (+4,507)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    307130063818
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements (19%)

  18. Pass89,443 miles (+3,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    676908381217
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass86,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    519979634270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,270 miles (+5,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    939499434239
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass80,571 miles (+4,856)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    835785543257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play detected at offside front wheel

  22. Pass75,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    899961142296
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  23. Fail75,715 miles (+4,946)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    548581842225
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  24. Pass70,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    695633841285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail70,767 miles (+4,169)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    306573541282
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges

  26. Pass66,598 miles (+4,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    304345640269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail62,515 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    103470859261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass62,515 miles (+6,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    482320359226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass56,414 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    311272248491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,739 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    334432747250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    784609946229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 OBY

Does LE03 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 OBY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 OBY?
The MOT on LE03 OBY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 OBY done?
LE03 OBY was recorded at 165,180 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,086 miles a year.
Has LE03 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 OBY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 OBY 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 LE03 OBY find?
LE03 OBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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