Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc
LES 678MOT history
LES 678 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 44,775 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LES 678
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LES 678 was last recorded at 44,775 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Mar 2011: 35,186 miles, lower than 35,358 miles on 12 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 44,771 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,775 miles
- 2025 – 44,215 miles
- 2024 – 43,562 miles
- 2023 – 42,724 miles
- 2022 – 41,853 miles
- 2021 – 41,217 miles
- 2020 – 40,252 miles
- 2019 – 39,760 miles
- 2018 – 39,120 miles
- 2017 – 38,545 miles
- 2016 – 38,250 miles
- 2015 – 37,897 miles
- 2014 – 37,461 miles
- 2013 – 36,676 miles
- 2012 – 36,256 miles
- 2011 – 35,186 miles
- 2010 – 35,358 miles
- 2009 – 32,411 miles
- 2007 – 28,951 miles
- 2006 – 21,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,775 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,775 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 44,775 miles
- Test number
- 272097042407
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail44,771 miles (+556)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,771 miles
- Test number
- 885114113776
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,215 miles (+653)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 44,215 miles
- Test number
- 341443640173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear and both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,562 miles (+838)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 43,562 miles
- Test number
- 940852034924
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,724 miles (+871)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 42,724 miles
- Test number
- 806647996362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,853 miles (+636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 41,853 miles
- Test number
- 480227456280
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,217 miles (+965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 41,217 miles
- Test number
- 636310022757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,252 miles (+492)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 40,252 miles
- Test number
- 696064870367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,760 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 39,760 miles
- Test number
- 318118940902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,120 miles (+575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 39,120 miles
- Test number
- 143289317062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 38,545 miles
- Test number
- 459711229464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,545 miles (+295)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,545 miles
- Test number
- 614231869534
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass38,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,250 miles
- Test number
- 211152391490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,250 miles (+353)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,250 miles
- Test number
- 779851910771
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,897 miles (+436)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,897 miles
- Test number
- 185807275041
- NoteBoth front discs corroded on inside
Pass37,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,461 miles
- Test number
- 735993084091
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail37,461 miles (+785)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,461 miles
- Test number
- 397123884063
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass36,676 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,676 miles
- Test number
- 348527763025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,256 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,256 miles
- Test number
- 936274482027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,186 miles (-172)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,186 miles
- Test number
- 716097371050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,358 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,358 miles
- Test number
- 140421470414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,411 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,411 miles
- Test number
- 650676689072
- 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)
Fail32,411 miles (+3,460)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,411 miles
- Test number
- 743769279075
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass28,951 miles (+7,381)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 28,951 miles
- Test number
- 703124257322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 21,570 miles
- Test number
- 733663506322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LES 678
- What vehicle is registration LES 678 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LES 678 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LES 678 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LES 678 is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LES 678?
- The MOT on LES 678 is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LES 678 done?
- LES 678 was recorded at 44,775 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
- Has LES 678 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LES 678 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LES 678 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LES 678 find?
- LES 678 passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.
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