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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 VCEMOT history

LL03 VCE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LL03 VCE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
204,222 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VCE
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
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VCE was last recorded at 204,222 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 13,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,386 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,836 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,222 miles
  • 2024 – 190,386 miles
  • 2023 – 181,164 miles
  • 2022 – 174,146 miles
  • 2021 – 169,765 miles
  • 2020 – 164,927 miles
  • 2019 – 158,916 miles
  • 2018 – 155,274 miles
  • 2017 – 145,103 miles
  • 2016 – 135,958 miles
  • 2015 – 125,527 miles
  • 2014 – 114,674 miles
  • 2012 – 103,523 miles
  • 2011 – 99,299 miles
  • 2010 – 92,818 miles
  • 2009 – 87,462 miles
  • 2008 – 83,367 miles
  • 2007 – 78,378 miles
  • 2006 – 67,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,222 miles (+13,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,222 miles
    Test number
    520827279477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,386 miles (+9,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,386 miles
    Test number
    302507987087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass181,164 miles (+7,018)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,164 miles
    Test number
    589179062591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass174,146 miles (+4,381)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,146 miles
    Test number
    305774656625
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass169,765 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,765 miles
    Test number
    972257691174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail169,725 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,725 miles
    Test number
    607967800913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass164,927 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    164,927 miles
    Test number
    377310557525
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail164,867 miles (+5,951)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,867 miles
    Test number
    744067469410
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass158,916 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    158,916 miles
    Test number
    204476400869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,274 miles (+10,171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,274 miles
    Test number
    748060873645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,103 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    124346014434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,958 miles (+10,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,958 miles
    Test number
    474303465730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,527 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    966610045122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,674 miles (+11,151)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    949699434113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,523 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    935921662232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass99,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    399646851232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail99,299 miles (+6,481)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,299 miles
    Test number
    865545851252
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass92,818 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    292772550267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,462 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    142772759255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,367 miles (+4,989)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    710693158211
    • NoteN/S/F inner wheel arch cover damaged and insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f tie rod
  21. Pass78,378 miles (+10,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    894324657235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    150383016258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,410 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    453123516268
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

Questions about LL03 VCE

Does LL03 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VCE expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VCE?
The MOT on LL03 VCE expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VCE done?
LL03 VCE was recorded at 204,222 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has LL03 VCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VCE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 VCE 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 VCE find?
LL03 VCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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