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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 TBYMOT history

LL03 TBY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 207,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

LL03 TBY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
207,141 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 TBY
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
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 TBY was last recorded at 207,141 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,135 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,141 miles
  • 2023 – 201,702 miles
  • 2022 – 191,670 miles
  • 2021 – 183,833 miles
  • 2020 – 174,168 miles
  • 2019 – 166,714 miles
  • 2018 – 154,744 miles
  • 2017 – 142,763 miles
  • 2016 – 131,580 miles
  • 2015 – 117,061 miles
  • 2014 – 108,267 miles
  • 2013 – 101,089 miles
  • 2012 – 94,109 miles
  • 2011 – 85,763 miles
  • 2010 – 79,138 miles
  • 2009 – 74,963 miles
  • 2008 – 68,968 miles
  • 2007 – 59,210 miles
  • 2006 – 47,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    207,141 miles
    Test number
    830347598193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail207,141 miles (+6)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,141 miles
    Test number
    372841550528
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail207,135 miles (+5,433)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,135 miles
    Test number
    672602385650
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass201,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    201,702 miles
    Test number
    422935282793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,702 miles (+10,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,702 miles
    Test number
    254556736269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass191,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    191,670 miles
    Test number
    451196288923
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail191,670 miles (+7,837)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,670 miles
    Test number
    629601418414
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass183,833 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    183,833 miles
    Test number
    507353918504
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail183,833 miles (+9,665)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,833 miles
    Test number
    598218879720
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass174,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,168 miles
    Test number
    278921625194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,168 miles (+7,454)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,168 miles
    Test number
    455306481604
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
  12. Pass166,714 miles (+11,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,714 miles
    Test number
    586062887941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    353043532907
    • 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))
  14. Fail154,744 miles (+11,981)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    756747519326
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
  15. Pass142,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,763 miles
    Test number
    769723203966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,763 miles (+11,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,763 miles
    Test number
    457462481733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  17. Pass131,580 miles (+14,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,580 miles
    Test number
    511517885197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    606756445155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,061 miles (+8,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    586136645132
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  20. Pass108,267 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    569953464113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,089 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    905486853149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,960 miles (+6,851)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,960 miles
    Test number
    278460753161
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  23. Pass94,109 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    376962852101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,763 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,763 miles
    Test number
    525136341112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,138 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    690806060151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,963 miles (+5,995)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    291757679186
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper does not clear the rear window effectively
  27. Pass68,968 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    564308368142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,210 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    100213777130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    180125506246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 TBY

Does LL03 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 TBY expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 TBY?
The MOT on LL03 TBY expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 TBY done?
LL03 TBY was recorded at 207,141 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 8,861 miles a year.
Has LL03 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 TBY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 TBY 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 TBY find?
LL03 TBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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