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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LE03 RGZMOT history

LE03 RGZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

LE03 RGZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
145,942 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 RGZ
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 RGZ was last recorded at 145,942 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 12,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2020: 59,145 miles, lower than 99,037 miles on 28 May 2020.

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
133,846 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,096 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,942 miles
  • 2023 – 133,846 miles
  • 2022 – 124,622 miles
  • 2021 – 106,466 miles
  • 2020 – 59,145 miles
  • 2019 – 94,887 miles
  • 2018 – 90,528 miles
  • 2017 – 85,718 miles
  • 2016 – 80,574 miles
  • 2015 – 74,521 miles
  • 2014 – 65,353 miles
  • 2013 – 57,426 miles
  • 2012 – 55,265 miles
  • 2011 – 53,252 miles
  • 2010 – 46,629 miles
  • 2009 – 39,002 miles
  • 2008 – 32,404 miles
  • 2007 – 24,949 miles
  • 2006 – 18,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,942 miles (+12,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,942 miles
    Test number
    834614629180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass133,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    710290746347
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail133,846 miles (+9,224)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    704736230266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,622 miles (+18,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    581885256761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,466 miles (+47,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,466 miles
    Test number
    105987398844
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    968457101564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,145 miles (-39,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    375748450430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Fail99,037 miles (+4,150)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,037 miles
    Test number
    453487564035
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking coolant level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,887 miles (+4,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    230813198328
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing area just above gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass90,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    181759464957
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mounts slight play in upper attachments
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail90,528 miles (+4,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    801321548680
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mounts slight play in upper attachments
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass85,718 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    498364394374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,574 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    586931421968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,521 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    959243735148
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail74,521 miles (+9,168)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    479022235185
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass65,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,353 miles
    Test number
    989383044152
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  17. Fail65,353 miles (+7,927)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,353 miles
    Test number
    708593144128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass57,426 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    626164523133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,265 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    319794452105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,252 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    426965161170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,629 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    771650520180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,002 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    834365409107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass39,002 miles (+6,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    902245109154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass32,404 miles (+7,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    572063918168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass24,949 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    952995917150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,301 miles
    Test number
    111808216134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 RGZ

Does LE03 RGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 RGZ expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 RGZ?
The MOT on LE03 RGZ expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 RGZ done?
LE03 RGZ was recorded at 145,942 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has LE03 RGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 RGZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 RGZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 RGZ find?
LE03 RGZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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