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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL03 SDVMOT history

LL03 SDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LL03 SDV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
116,020 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SDV
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
23 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SDV was last recorded at 116,020 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,704 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,316 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,020 miles
  • 2025 – 112,704 miles
  • 2023 – 107,880 miles
  • 2022 – 100,590 miles
  • 2021 – 96,774 miles
  • 2020 – 92,696 miles
  • 2019 – 87,273 miles
  • 2018 – 84,554 miles
  • 2017 – 82,639 miles
  • 2016 – 78,320 miles
  • 2015 – 72,482 miles
  • 2014 – 66,136 miles
  • 2013 – 58,872 miles
  • 2012 – 52,155 miles
  • 2011 – 45,509 miles
  • 2010 – 39,362 miles
  • 2009 – 35,083 miles
  • 2008 – 29,380 miles
  • 2006 – 20,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,020 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • After market suspension fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear+ worn on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front slight play detected at road wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,020 miles (+3,316)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    989964310656
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,704 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,704 miles
    Test number
    542661372325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,880 miles (+7,290)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    895977840360
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack arms
  4. Pass100,590 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,590 miles
    Test number
    607674122775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,774 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    979374907469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear+ worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play detected at road wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
  6. Fail96,772 miles (+4,076)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    478346456643
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + edge wear+ worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + heavy inner wear void of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play detected at road wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
  7. Pass92,696 miles (+5,423)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    433383441838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight side to side movement detected at road wheel
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass87,273 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    507428523837
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both sub frame bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
  9. Fail87,270 miles (+2,716)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,270 miles
    Test number
    895327484617
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both sub frame bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
  10. Pass84,554 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    649602637384
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal damp (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass82,639 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    744348555652
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear indicator not as bright as expected
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate fading
  12. Fail82,639 miles (+4,319)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    441645405735
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear indicator not as bright as expected
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate fading
  13. Pass78,320 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    447019354838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,482 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    157237425040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,136 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    207622324028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    397411013045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail58,872 miles (+6,717)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    885331113096
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass52,155 miles (+6,646)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    807615722042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be wearing low
  19. Pass45,509 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    626846321064
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteFront/rear brake pad/s are getting low
    • NoteLong travel on footbrake pedal
  20. Fail45,509 miles (+6,147)2 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    179896821436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen
    • NoteFront/rear brake pad/s are getting low
    • NoteLong travel on footbrake pedal
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low/ perished
  21. Pass39,362 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    253837120081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNails in both rear tyres
  22. Fail39,362 miles (+4,279)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    982937720045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNails in both rear tyres
  23. Pass35,083 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    932329119054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    422162738083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,377 miles (+8,414)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    330962838064
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail20,963 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    133562326379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass20,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    233462226369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 SDV

Does LL03 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SDV is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SDV?
The MOT on LL03 SDV is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 SDV done?
LL03 SDV was recorded at 116,020 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has LL03 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SDV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 SDV 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 SDV find?
LL03 SDV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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