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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 JFUMOT history

LL03 JFU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LL03 JFU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,722 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 JFU
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
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 JFU was last recorded at 173,722 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,710 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,722 miles
  • 2025 – 162,695 miles
  • 2024 – 153,072 miles
  • 2023 – 151,604 miles
  • 2022 – 149,823 miles
  • 2021 – 147,673 miles
  • 2020 – 141,070 miles
  • 2019 – 136,956 miles
  • 2018 – 131,933 miles
  • 2017 – 122,696 miles
  • 2016 – 112,740 miles
  • 2015 – 105,596 miles
  • 2014 – 96,256 miles
  • 2013 – 89,636 miles
  • 2012 – 82,662 miles
  • 2011 – 75,801 miles
  • 2010 – 70,805 miles
  • 2009 – 63,736 miles
  • 2008 – 61,597 miles
  • 2007 – 53,845 miles
  • 2006 – 41,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,722 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,722 miles
    Test number
    243868341067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,710 miles (+11,015)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,710 miles
    Test number
    871167677596
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,695 miles (+9,623)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,695 miles
    Test number
    801081423171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass153,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,072 miles
    Test number
    450963540260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail153,071 miles (+1,467)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,071 miles
    Test number
    609387364165
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass151,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,604 miles
    Test number
    870574131325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail151,603 miles (+1,780)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    217595182781
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass149,823 miles (+2,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    453462850766
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass147,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,673 miles
    Test number
    472170683125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail147,673 miles (+6,603)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,673 miles
    Test number
    156629556979
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass141,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    582031554588
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail141,070 miles (+4,114)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    602939501953
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass136,956 miles (+34)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    210631289424
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail136,922 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,922 miles
    Test number
    140176003152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass131,933 miles (+9,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,933 miles
    Test number
    128009191096
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass122,696 miles (+9,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,696 miles
    Test number
    290306717085
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass112,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    916978457736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,740 miles (+7,144)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    859170496799
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass105,596 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    496679915046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,256 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    449566804011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,636 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,636 miles
    Test number
    349244413051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,662 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    457379312007
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass75,801 miles (+4,996)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    467554201073
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims on lower limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteOffside rear sidelight dim
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

  24. Pass70,805 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    472815200096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,736 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    233059219006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    640631298173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,597 miles (+7,752)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    730751098176
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass53,845 miles (+12,783)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,845 miles
    Test number
    732627287107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    572325086107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL03 JFU

Does LL03 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 JFU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 JFU?
The MOT on LL03 JFU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 JFU done?
LL03 JFU was recorded at 173,722 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has LL03 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 JFU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 JFU 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 JFU find?
LL03 JFU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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