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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 VCWMOT history

LL03 VCW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LL03 VCW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
154,096 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VCW was last recorded at 154,096 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 7,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,506 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,590 miles
Average per year
6,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,096 miles
  • 2024 – 146,506 miles
  • 2023 – 139,252 miles
  • 2022 – 131,067 miles
  • 2021 – 123,417 miles
  • 2020 – 116,478 miles
  • 2019 – 110,235 miles
  • 2018 – 104,111 miles
  • 2017 – 98,558 miles
  • 2016 – 91,801 miles
  • 2015 – 83,156 miles
  • 2014 – 76,431 miles
  • 2013 – 69,757 miles
  • 2012 – 60,570 miles
  • 2011 – 50,205 miles
  • 2010 – 48,492 miles
  • 2009 – 47,288 miles
  • 2007 – 34,335 miles
  • 2006 – 25,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,096 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    845547989586
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,096 miles (+7,590)1 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    139233635409
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,506 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    201165918524
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/ catalytic converter holed in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top slight worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top slight worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBackbox slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  4. Fail146,504 miles (+7,252)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    206918797917
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/ catalytic converter holed in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top slight worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top slight worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBackbox slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  5. Pass139,252 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,252 miles
    Test number
    502942432683
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,248 miles (+8,181)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,248 miles
    Test number
    701426736419
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,067 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    819629141973
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail131,063 miles (+7,646)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,063 miles
    Test number
    861667769235
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    709888464673
    • AdvisoryCat exhaust has small blow/hole in it
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f suspesnion arm rear bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryAll 4x tyres are wearing low

  10. Fail123,417 miles (+6,939)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    214869059251
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCat exhaust has small blow/hole in it
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f suspesnion arm rear bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryAll 4x tyres are wearing low

  11. Pass116,478 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    424109459437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slight corrosion to outer skin

  12. Fail116,478 miles (+6,243)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    963089234642
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slight corrosion to outer skin

  13. Pass110,235 miles (+6,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    170610110492
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box slight corroded

  14. Pass104,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    573407008844
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail104,111 miles (+5,553)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    672915279473
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass98,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    904643743073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,558 miles (+6,757)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    147711612990
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass91,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    219821288083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,801 miles (+8,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    115017483664
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  20. Pass83,156 miles (+6,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    249623892089
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded

  21. Pass76,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    327298734270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,420 miles (+6,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    309188434262
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass69,757 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    417863373068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    335998602104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,570 miles (+10,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    998378102133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass50,205 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    287761661059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,492 miles (+1,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    111476180450
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass47,288 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    162990899083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Fail47,274 miles (+12,939)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    741359589092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Pass34,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    953346087153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,335 miles (+9,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    324796387199
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass25,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    710615496168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VCW

Does LL03 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VCW expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VCW?
The MOT on LL03 VCW expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VCW done?
LL03 VCW was recorded at 154,096 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,726 miles a year.
Has LL03 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VCW has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 VCW 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 VCW find?
LL03 VCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 10 more.

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