
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
LE03 SWVMOT history
LE03 SWV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 154,860 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 SWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 SWV was last recorded at 154,860 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,859 miles · 12 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 154,860 miles
- 2021 – 150,828 miles
- 2020 – 149,324 miles
- 2019 – 148,898 miles
- 2018 – 131,557 miles
- 2016 – 113,845 miles
- 2015 – 103,586 miles
- 2014 – 102,995 miles
- 2013 – 102,038 miles
- 2012 – 98,057 miles
- 2011 – 92,393 miles
- 2010 – 87,038 miles
- 2009 – 82,105 miles
- 2008 – 76,741 miles
- 2007 – 73,236 miles
- 2006 – 67,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,860 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 154,860 miles
- Test number
- 881472762733
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail154,859 miles (+30)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,859 miles
- Test number
- 566558389636
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront engine under tray insecure
- AdvisoryOffside + nearside front tyre s worn on outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail154,829 miles (+4,001)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,829 miles
- Test number
- 926595580160
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass150,828 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 150,828 miles
- Test number
- 947518138608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,820 miles (+17)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,820 miles
- Test number
- 359979397861
- MajorEmissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,803 miles (+1,479)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,803 miles
- Test number
- 611777947397
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wiring resting on catalytic converter (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,324 miles (+426)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,324 miles
- Test number
- 474815696459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,898 miles (+17,341)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 148,898 miles
- Test number
- 201290355959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,557 miles (+17,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 131,557 miles
- Test number
- 272111817545
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,845 miles (+10,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 113,845 miles
- Test number
- 187049731125
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,586 miles (+591)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 103,586 miles
- Test number
- 327428295141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,995 miles (+957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 102,995 miles
- Test number
- 376410604458
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass102,038 miles (+3,981)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 102,038 miles
- Test number
- 455014293177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,057 miles (+5,664)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 98,057 miles
- Test number
- 587266122216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,393 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 92,393 miles
- Test number
- 449704321204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,038 miles (+4,933)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 87,038 miles
- Test number
- 322815410460
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,105 miles (+5,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 82,105 miles
- Test number
- 450053229220
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass76,741 miles (+3,505)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,741 miles
- Test number
- 212845828222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,236 miles (+5,636)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 73,236 miles
- Test number
- 454579617282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,600 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 67,600 miles
- Test number
- 122599316226
- NoteBoth front tyres low on tread
- NoteBoth rear tyres very low on tread
Questions about LE03 SWV
- Does LE03 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 SWV expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 SWV?
- The MOT on LE03 SWV expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 SWV done?
- LE03 SWV was recorded at 154,860 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 5,230 miles a year.
- Has LE03 SWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 SWV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE03 SWV 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 SWV find?
- LE03 SWV passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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