Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LL03 LYFMOT history
LL03 LYF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 205,992 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 LYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 LYF was last recorded at 205,992 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,990 miles · 4 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 11,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 205,992 miles
- 2022 – 203,924 miles
- 2021 – 198,323 miles
- 2019 – 195,865 miles
- 2018 – 185,678 miles
- 2017 – 158,851 miles
- 2016 – 131,100 miles
- 2015 – 104,376 miles
- 2014 – 71,940 miles
- 2013 – 60,978 miles
- 2012 – 55,926 miles
- 2011 – 50,535 miles
- 2010 – 43,541 miles
- 2009 – 35,398 miles
- 2008 – 27,128 miles
- 2007 – 22,178 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,992 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,992 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 205,992 miles
- Test number
- 998726169081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,990 miles (+2,066)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,990 miles
- Test number
- 807709423691
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass203,924 miles (+2,819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 203,924 miles
- Test number
- 925645712289
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass201,105 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 201,105 miles
- Test number
- 863053923357
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail201,101 miles (+2,778)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,101 miles
- Test number
- 800417990309
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass198,323 miles (+2,458)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 198,323 miles
- Test number
- 761934268927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,865 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 894969227176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges just passable 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges just passable 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail195,865 miles (+2)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,865 miles
- Test number
- 936982785517
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges just passable 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges just passable 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail195,863 miles (+10,185)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,863 miles
- Test number
- 134997761504
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass185,678 miles (+577)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 185,678 miles
- Test number
- 818212990204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,101 miles (+26,250)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,101 miles
- Test number
- 559785744242
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass158,851 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 158,851 miles
- Test number
- 966978513334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,452 miles (+27,352)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,452 miles
- Test number
- 579368395287
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,100 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 131,100 miles
- Test number
- 853557238776
- AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe excessively deteriorated & exhaust bracket broken
Fail131,100 miles (+26,724)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,100 miles
- Test number
- 796631750510
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe excessively deteriorated & exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass104,376 miles (+32,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 104,376 miles
- Test number
- 508111985103
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,940 miles (+10,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,940 miles
- Test number
- 267728574439
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,978 miles (+5,052)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,978 miles
- Test number
- 678088473160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,926 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,926 miles
- Test number
- 256672172479
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass55,926 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,926 miles
- Test number
- 659432672194
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,535 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 50,535 miles
- Test number
- 138543071145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,541 miles (+8,143)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,541 miles
- Test number
- 550617760164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,398 miles (+8,270)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,398 miles
- Test number
- 442410889196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,128 miles (+4,950)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,128 miles
- Test number
- 471904168194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass22,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,178 miles
- Test number
- 980214767138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 LYF
- Does LL03 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL03 LYF expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 LYF?
- The MOT on LL03 LYF expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL03 LYF done?
- LL03 LYF was recorded at 205,992 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 11,097 miles a year.
- Has LL03 LYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 LYF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL03 LYF 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 LYF find?
- LL03 LYF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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