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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 VCDMOT history

LL03 VCD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LL03 VCD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
183,953 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VCD was last recorded at 183,953 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 19,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,832 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
19,121 miles
Average per year
9,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,953 miles
  • 2022 – 164,832 miles
  • 2021 – 155,092 miles
  • 2019 – 148,787 miles
  • 2018 – 136,821 miles
  • 2017 – 120,897 miles
  • 2016 – 106,244 miles
  • 2015 – 98,062 miles
  • 2014 – 90,245 miles
  • 2013 – 82,873 miles
  • 2012 – 72,475 miles
  • 2011 – 64,708 miles
  • 2010 – 59,106 miles
  • 2009 – 52,789 miles
  • 2008 – 42,888 miles
  • 2007 – 33,852 miles
  • 2006 – 25,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,953 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Advise rear shock absorber dust covers

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,953 miles (+19,121)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,953 miles
    Test number
    724714664430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,832 miles (+9,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,832 miles
    Test number
    311804112690
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,092 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,092 miles
    Test number
    987497711236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail155,074 miles (+6,287)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,074 miles
    Test number
    849927028551
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,787 miles (+107)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,787 miles
    Test number
    770271209197
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorber dust covers
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail148,680 miles (+11,859)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,680 miles
    Test number
    760454520355
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorber dust covers
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,821 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,821 miles
    Test number
    938072731996
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorber dust covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail136,750 miles (+15,853)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,750 miles
    Test number
    442738937742
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorber dust covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,897 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    401599748618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush splitting out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush splitting out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet and under car
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to test all rear seatbelts as animal carry cage fitted at rear seat area

  10. Fail120,897 miles (+14,653)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    304717432612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush splitting out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush splitting out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet and under car
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre valve splitting
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to test all rear seatbelts as animal carry cage fitted at rear seat area

  11. Pass106,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    972763978785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail106,242 miles (+8,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    231819928676
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    567425695197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,062 miles (+7,817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    755671495126
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass90,245 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    975197394154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    526527793130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,873 miles (+10,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    549127393120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    737885392123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,475 miles (+7,767)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    108055992120
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass64,708 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    505028801276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,187 miles (+5,081)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    308952001291
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass59,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    990504110274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,106 miles (+6,317)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    223204810262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,789 miles (+9,901)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    441122209287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,888 miles (+9,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    310696908246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,852 miles
    Test number
    104827307273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,852 miles (+8,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,852 miles
    Test number
    470727507236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass25,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    301523416265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,443 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,443 miles
    Test number
    112122416266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LL03 VCD

Does LL03 VCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VCD expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VCD?
The MOT on LL03 VCD expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VCD done?
LL03 VCD was recorded at 183,953 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 9,632 miles a year.
Has LL03 VCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VCD has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 VCD 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 VCD find?
LL03 VCD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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