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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LE03 UKGMOT history

LE03 UKG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LE03 UKG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
187,922 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UKG was last recorded at 187,922 miles on 30 May 2026, 7,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,147 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,775 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,922 miles
  • 2025 – 180,147 miles
  • 2024 – 174,709 miles
  • 2023 – 168,056 miles
  • 2022 – 158,705 miles
  • 2021 – 153,731 miles
  • 2020 – 149,004 miles
  • 2019 – 142,199 miles
  • 2018 – 135,043 miles
  • 2017 – 132,256 miles
  • 2016 – 123,876 miles
  • 2015 – 115,171 miles
  • 2014 – 109,297 miles
  • 2012 – 103,155 miles
  • 2011 – 95,086 miles
  • 2010 – 89,295 miles
  • 2009 – 81,726 miles
  • 2008 – 71,985 miles
  • 2007 – 67,253 miles
  • 2006 – 57,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,922 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,922 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    187,922 miles
    Test number
    913420631355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,147 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,147 miles
    Test number
    526745199178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    965861979260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail174,709 miles (+6,653)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    838594377400
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass168,056 miles (+9,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    168,056 miles
    Test number
    212746655028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass158,705 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    909446365242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Fail158,543 miles (+4,812)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    522440346077
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass153,731 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,731 miles
    Test number
    320621708188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. Fail153,706 miles (+4,702)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    922198831375
    • MajorFuel system component leaking high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. Pass149,004 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,004 miles
    Test number
    525753641057
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail149,000 miles (+6,801)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,000 miles
    Test number
    527537213993
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass142,199 miles (+7,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,199 miles
    Test number
    984132844157
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll cv boots perished
  13. Pass135,043 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    293942981757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,028 miles (+2,772)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,028 miles
    Test number
    324445749534
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass132,256 miles (+8,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    225985477751
    • AdvisoryNearside inner drive shaft gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight upper brackets temporary repaired
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryMirror glass damage on limit
  16. Pass123,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    436196960354
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view close to excessive (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn HEAVY outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on edges
  17. Fail123,876 miles (+8,705)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    654233320451
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view close to excessive (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn HEAVY outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on edges
  18. Fail115,171 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    229240825031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass115,171 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    769950625049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass109,297 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    647677324015
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAlternator belt heavy perished
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  21. Fail109,294 miles (+6,139)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    967477024004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAlternator belt heavy perished
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  22. Pass103,155 miles (+8,069)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    499466132347
    • NoteFront pads are very low
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres on 3mm tread
    • NoteRear pads getting low
  23. Pass95,086 miles (+5,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    377388821306
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
  24. Fail89,295 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    664433930310
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass89,295 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    831203730331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,726 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    563614149375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,985 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    791546748216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,253 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    360552397080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    843460786048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UKG

Does LE03 UKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UKG is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UKG?
The MOT on LE03 UKG is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 UKG done?
LE03 UKG was recorded at 187,922 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has LE03 UKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UKG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 UKG 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 UKG find?
LE03 UKG passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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