Volkswagen Golf GTI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
LE03 OTZMOT history
LE03 OTZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf GTI first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,098 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 OTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf GTI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 OTZ was last recorded at 98,098 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,095 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,098 miles
- 2024 – 94,507 miles
- 2023 – 88,878 miles
- 2022 – 88,343 miles
- 2021 – 87,804 miles
- 2020 – 87,284 miles
- 2019 – 86,572 miles
- 2018 – 83,619 miles
- 2017 – 81,657 miles
- 2016 – 79,969 miles
- 2015 – 77,458 miles
- 2014 – 73,797 miles
- 2013 – 68,784 miles
- 2012 – 63,890 miles
- 2011 – 54,982 miles
- 2010 – 47,723 miles
- 2009 – 42,779 miles
- 2008 – 35,768 miles
- 2007 – 28,063 miles
- 2006 – 21,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,098 miles
- DangerousBASHBOARD BACK LIGHT NOT WORKINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,098 miles (+3)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,098 miles
- Test number
- 293498316195
- DangerousBASHBOARD BACK LIGHT NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,095 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,095 miles
- Test number
- 730083294677
- DangerousBASHBOARD BACK LIGHT NOT WORKING
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE AND SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,507 miles (+5,629)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 94,507 miles
- Test number
- 614979290968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,878 miles (+535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 88,878 miles
- Test number
- 951552507285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,343 miles (+539)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 159351121857
- MinorNearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber crack/perrish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber crack/perrish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,804 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 87,804 miles
- Test number
- 195960603957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,284 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 100581264560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,284 miles (+712)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 610358421192
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,572 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,572 miles
- Test number
- 876929267761
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,572 miles (+2,953)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,572 miles
- Test number
- 198020445133
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,619 miles (+1,962)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,619 miles
- Test number
- 610907486036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,657 miles (+1,688)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 81,657 miles
- Test number
- 152698974485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,969 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,969 miles
- Test number
- 884771735073
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass77,458 miles (+3,661)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 77,458 miles
- Test number
- 768696825243
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass73,797 miles (+5,013)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 697500344244
- NoteUnder tray hanging and distorted
Pass68,784 miles (+4,894)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,784 miles
- Test number
- 836185323272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,890 miles (+8,908)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,890 miles
- Test number
- 285630032209
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a smallchunk of rubber missing on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection
Pass54,982 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,982 miles
- Test number
- 149695311272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,723 miles (+4,944)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 47,723 miles
- Test number
- 814685890159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,779 miles (+7,011)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 42,779 miles
- Test number
- 280994799463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,768 miles (+7,705)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,768 miles
- Test number
- 750768698158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,063 miles (+6,969)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,063 miles
- Test number
- 773340897132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 21,094 miles
- Test number
- 452909896103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 OTZ
- Does LE03 OTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 OTZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 OTZ?
- The MOT on LE03 OTZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE03 OTZ done?
- LE03 OTZ was recorded at 98,098 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
- Has LE03 OTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 OTZ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE03 OTZ 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 OTZ find?
- LE03 OTZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 advisory: bashboard back light not working; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split.
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