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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LL03 VCTMOT history

LL03 VCT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LL03 VCT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,966 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VCT was last recorded at 159,966 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,253 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
6,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,966 miles
  • 2025 – 154,253 miles
  • 2024 – 147,904 miles
  • 2023 – 141,491 miles
  • 2022 – 137,062 miles
  • 2021 – 132,186 miles
  • 2020 – 128,700 miles
  • 2019 – 118,996 miles
  • 2018 – 113,353 miles
  • 2017 – 109,196 miles
  • 2016 – 103,752 miles
  • 2015 – 96,247 miles
  • 2014 – 89,411 miles
  • 2013 – 82,779 miles
  • 2012 – 76,757 miles
  • 2011 – 72,199 miles
  • 2010 – 63,334 miles
  • 2009 – 58,042 miles
  • 2007 – 36,218 miles
  • 2006 – 29,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak radiator area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    642466476049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,966 miles (+5,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    317865417646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    371620615869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner steering joint

  4. Fail154,253 miles (+6,349)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    807218132262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner steering joint

  5. Pass147,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    160094000495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner track rod

  6. Fail147,904 miles (+6,413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    238392079241
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel coming from inner track rod

  7. Pass141,491 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,491 miles
    Test number
    775893053702
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryBrakes spongy.

  8. Pass137,062 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    735269961547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,186 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    451330811257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,700 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    370715938537
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail128,664 miles (+9,668)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,664 miles
    Test number
    675860442011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,996 miles (+5,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,996 miles
    Test number
    464645040555
    • AdvisoryChip in front screen
    • AdvisoryFront & rear number plates deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

  13. Pass113,353 miles (+4,157)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    665482575758
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible mesh areas (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer joint deteriorating

  14. Pass109,196 miles (+5,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    767769615758
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass103,752 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    455936553906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    335243475066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail96,247 miles (+6,836)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    917183275049
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass89,411 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    147872564497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,779 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    699140573077
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,757 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    558019752051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,199 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    179184821157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,334 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    220749410467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,042 miles (+21,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    911429719111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,218 miles (+6,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    282552617318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,269 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    850644506356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass26,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    403764016124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL03 VCT

Does LL03 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VCT is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VCT?
The MOT on LL03 VCT is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 VCT done?
LL03 VCT was recorded at 159,966 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,544 miles a year.
Has LL03 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VCT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 VCT 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 VCT find?
LL03 VCT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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