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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 LYHMOT history

LL03 LYH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

LL03 LYH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
147,941 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 LYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 LYH was last recorded at 147,941 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,905 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
8,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,941 miles
  • 2022 – 142,374 miles
  • 2020 – 137,170 miles
  • 2019 – 132,781 miles
  • 2018 – 128,703 miles
  • 2017 – 125,003 miles
  • 2016 – 117,490 miles
  • 2015 – 110,274 miles
  • 2014 – 101,025 miles
  • 2013 – 85,698 miles
  • 2012 – 74,957 miles
  • 2011 – 66,716 miles
  • 2010 – 57,236 miles
  • 2009 – 44,611 miles
  • 2008 – 37,045 miles
  • 2007 – 29,887 miles
  • 2006 – 11,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,941 miles
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,941 miles (+36)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    597639496842
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,905 miles (+5,531)8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,905 miles
    Test number
    169142428616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,374 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,374 miles
    Test number
    625290506449
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail142,374 miles (+5,204)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,374 miles
    Test number
    417824272636
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass137,170 miles (+4,389)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,170 miles
    Test number
    230338461125
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass132,781 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,781 miles
    Test number
    126896631046
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  7. Fail132,781 miles (+4,078)1 dangerous3 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,781 miles
    Test number
    409859273973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  8. Pass128,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,703 miles
    Test number
    774417073686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,703 miles (+3,700)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,703 miles
    Test number
    774819062543
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass125,003 miles (+7,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    554231718390
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower wishbone rear bushes

  11. Pass117,490 miles (+7,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    449255723461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition

  12. Pass110,274 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,274 miles
    Test number
    239870715433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box poor/rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

  13. Fail110,274 miles (+9,249)3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,274 miles
    Test number
    245580215109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box poor/rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

  14. Pass101,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    415124654101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,025 miles (+15,327)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    579074954138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass85,698 miles (+10,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    289506833420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail74,957 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    175281032100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

  18. Pass74,957 miles (+8,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    558111732164
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

  19. Pass66,716 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,716 miles
    Test number
    877333331176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    432154340176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,236 miles (+12,625)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    220504240461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass44,611 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    122552649110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,045 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,045 miles
    Test number
    161496238147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,887 miles (+18,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,887 miles
    Test number
    212142547101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut on nearside rear tyre tread

  25. Pass11,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    163218926147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,549 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    233388726479
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LL03 LYH

Does LL03 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 LYH expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 LYH?
The MOT on LL03 LYH expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 LYH done?
LL03 LYH was recorded at 147,941 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 8,085 miles a year.
Has LL03 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 LYH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 LYH 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 LYH find?
LL03 LYH passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: indicator tell-tale inoperative; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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