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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LE03 VMVMOT history

LE03 VMV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

LE03 VMV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
167,376 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VMV was last recorded at 167,376 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 7,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,954 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,422 miles
Average per year
7,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,376 miles
  • 2023 – 159,954 miles
  • 2022 – 142,651 miles
  • 2021 – 137,910 miles
  • 2020 – 132,869 miles
  • 2019 – 127,794 miles
  • 2018 – 119,815 miles
  • 2016 – 109,709 miles
  • 2015 – 103,272 miles
  • 2013 – 93,983 miles
  • 2012 – 82,961 miles
  • 2011 – 71,724 miles
  • 2010 – 66,360 miles
  • 2008 – 56,704 miles
  • 2007 – 47,941 miles
  • 2006 – 36,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,376 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,376 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,376 miles
    Test number
    3673963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,954 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,954 miles
    Test number
    2494526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,447 miles (+16,796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,447 miles
    Test number
    2446303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    1131324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,651 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    1124267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,910 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,910 miles
    Test number
    456757353605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNsf seat belt receiver outer casing missing

  7. Fail137,883 miles (+5,014)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,883 miles
    Test number
    710766808870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure both brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in inner sidewall visible under load 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsf seat belt receiver outer casing missing

  8. Pass132,869 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    666840319315
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic case missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail132,869 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    474677347735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic case missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,794 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    779301686269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,815 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    886763242383
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail119,810 miles (+10,101)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    439467158799
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass109,709 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,709 miles
    Test number
    593867165482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,272 miles (+9,289)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    107511445053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass93,983 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    109356523280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front lower valance damaged
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side wall cracks

  16. Fail93,982 miles (+11,021)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    967925723275
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front lower valance damaged
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side wall cracks

  17. Fail82,961 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    175641182496
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to perish on the side walls

  18. Pass82,961 miles (+11,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    599641982005
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to perish on the side walls

  19. Pass71,724 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    406465731033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail66,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    192091320030
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass66,360 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    724971220091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,704 miles (+8,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    490705338243
    • NoteNearside mirror glass is missing.

  23. Pass47,941 miles (+11,754)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    342938917215
    • 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)
    • NoteNoise from engine. Also vibration and knocking. Recommend further investigation
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit. Suggest immediate replacement.
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  24. Pass36,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    392190206240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,187 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    833729896179
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Note225/45 zr17 94y

Questions about LE03 VMV

Does LE03 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VMV expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VMV?
The MOT on LE03 VMV expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VMV done?
LE03 VMV was recorded at 167,376 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,173 miles a year.
Has LE03 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VMV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 VMV 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 VMV find?
LE03 VMV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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