Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL03 KMYMOT history

LL03 KMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LL03 KMY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
140,129 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL03 KMY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 KMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 KMY was last recorded at 140,129 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 13,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2011: 42,032 miles, lower than 78,324 miles on 14 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,585 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,544 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,129 miles
  • 2025 – 126,585 miles
  • 2024 – 119,205 miles
  • 2023 – 107,697 miles
  • 2022 – 98,713 miles
  • 2021 – 90,570 miles
  • 2020 – 88,085 miles
  • 2019 – 81,083 miles
  • 2018 – 73,439 miles
  • 2017 – 71,406 miles
  • 2016 – 66,877 miles
  • 2015 – 63,710 miles
  • 2014 – 56,580 miles
  • 2013 – 51,187 miles
  • 2012 – 46,823 miles
  • 2011 – 42,032 miles
  • 2010 – 78,324 miles
  • 2009 – 32,140 miles
  • 2008 – 27,402 miles
  • 2007 – 22,698 miles
  • 2006 – 17,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,129 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,129 miles (+13,544)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    565153278165
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    396893145532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail126,585 miles (+7,380)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    750662153115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,205 miles (+11,508)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,205 miles
    Test number
    856060549487
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,697 miles (+8,984)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,697 miles
    Test number
    513546587761
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    798219485483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear High level brake light (outer lights permanently illuminated on dim)

  7. Fail98,713 miles (+8,143)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    395091234112
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear High level brake light (outer lights permanently illuminated on dim)

  8. Pass90,570 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    436847395005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,085 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    435846311982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,083 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    720828759222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,439 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    581400924186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,438 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    602332985413
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,438 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    902641390086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,406 miles (+4,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    101833660356
    • AdvisoryNearside under engine cover and splash guard damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside head light stone chipped
    • AdvisorySlight blow from flexi exhaust pipe

  15. Pass66,877 miles (+3,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    481673601420
    • AdvisoryDamage too windscreen but not in drivers view of road
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,710 miles (+7,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,710 miles
    Test number
    389286645133
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  17. Pass56,580 miles (+5,393)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,580 miles
    Test number
    757127144198
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOfffside head lamp lens damaged
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteSlight leak from exhaust front pipe area

  18. Pass51,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,187 miles
    Test number
    349963663122
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated but still readable from a distance

  19. Fail51,187 miles (+4,364)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,187 miles
    Test number
    467223363134
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated but still readable from a distance
    • NoteRear wiper smearing

  20. Pass46,823 miles (+4,791)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    256588872496
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  21. Pass42,032 miles (-36,292)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    275836181430
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteRear pads and discs worn

  22. Pass78,324 miles (+46,184)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    693045490198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteFront wiper blades jumping slightly

  23. Pass32,140 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    591114179101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail27,402 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    350773188163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass27,402 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    610333288169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,698 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    111610097165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass22,698 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    481430597122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,990 miles
    Test number
    391292396129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 KMY

Does LL03 KMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 KMY expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 KMY?
The MOT on LL03 KMY expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 KMY done?
LL03 KMY was recorded at 140,129 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LL03 KMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 KMY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 KMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 KMY find?
LL03 KMY failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL03K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.