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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 BYFMOT history

LL03 BYF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LL03 BYF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 BYF
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
15 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 BYF was last recorded at 87,517 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 6,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,995 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,522 miles
Average per year
3,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,517 miles
  • 2025 – 80,995 miles
  • 2024 – 73,386 miles
  • 2023 – 65,419 miles
  • 2022 – 58,529 miles
  • 2021 – 54,174 miles
  • 2020 – 50,505 miles
  • 2019 – 45,389 miles
  • 2018 – 43,062 miles
  • 2017 – 41,823 miles
  • 2016 – 38,962 miles
  • 2015 – 36,105 miles
  • 2014 – 33,124 miles
  • 2013 – 29,891 miles
  • 2012 – 26,687 miles
  • 2011 – 23,501 miles
  • 2010 – 20,361 miles
  • 2009 – 18,045 miles
  • 2008 – 15,356 miles
  • 2007 – 12,945 miles
  • 2006 – 10,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,517 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.

  • Back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,517 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    255332838485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,995 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    325112649205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,971 miles (+7,585)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,971 miles
    Test number
    204547158365
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass73,386 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    573399991195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,419 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    774731669530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,529 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    357349701876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,516 miles (+4,342)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    349907086802
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass54,174 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    855382940992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,505 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    428080861717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,500 miles (+5,111)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    517289638157
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass45,389 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    733620764473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,062 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    894083023890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,061 miles (+1,238)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    213879300768
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass41,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    999294302836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,823 miles (+2,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    132581488002
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass38,962 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    501929199865
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Fail38,928 miles (+2,823)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    360642101573
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass36,105 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    415407465109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear box corroded
  19. Fail36,103 miles (+2,979)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    675187265155
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear box corroded
  20. Pass33,124 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,124 miles
    Test number
    165145274168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,891 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    488289463174
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail29,891 miles (+3,204)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    248379163126
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on . N/s front pad wiring loom broken
  23. Pass26,687 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    238491972197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBrake pad sensor wire broken
  24. Fail26,687 miles (+3,186)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    225941972120
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBrake pad sensor wire broken
  25. Pass23,501 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    706040711204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,361 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,361 miles
    Test number
    674784870195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,045 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    112426079170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,356 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,356 miles
    Test number
    984152788190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,945 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    391200307289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,408 miles
    Test number
    643645596156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 BYF

Does LL03 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 BYF is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 BYF?
The MOT on LL03 BYF is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 BYF done?
LL03 BYF was recorded at 87,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,878 miles a year.
Has LL03 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 BYF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 BYF 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 LL03 BYF find?
LL03 BYF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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