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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.

LE03 SWV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,860 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass150,828 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,828 miles
    Test number
    947518138608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass149,324 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,324 miles
    Test number
    474815696459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,898 miles (+17,341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,898 miles
    Test number
    201290355959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass103,586 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    327428295141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass102,038 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    455014293177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,057 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,057 miles
    Test number
    587266122216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,393 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,393 miles
    Test number
    449704321204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass76,741 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    212845828222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,236 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    454579617282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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