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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 VJUMOT history

LL03 VJU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 243,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LL03 VJU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
243,735 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VJU
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
11 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VJU was last recorded at 243,735 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,007 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,728 miles
Average per year
9,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,735 miles
  • 2025 – 237,007 miles
  • 2024 – 229,213 miles
  • 2023 – 220,779 miles
  • 2022 – 210,896 miles
  • 2021 – 200,489 miles
  • 2020 – 192,973 miles
  • 2019 – 185,363 miles
  • 2018 – 179,792 miles
  • 2017 – 174,717 miles
  • 2016 – 166,677 miles
  • 2015 – 157,713 miles
  • 2014 – 148,182 miles
  • 2013 – 136,057 miles
  • 2012 – 123,998 miles
  • 2011 – 109,416 miles
  • 2010 – 94,936 miles
  • 2009 – 84,103 miles
  • 2008 – 73,184 miles
  • 2006 – 67,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    243,735 miles
    Test number
    262053736592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,735 miles (+6,728)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,735 miles
    Test number
    589501341057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass237,007 miles (+7,794)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    237,007 miles
    Test number
    551823519816
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass229,213 miles (+8,434)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,213 miles
    Test number
    171709175059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass220,779 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    220,779 miles
    Test number
    684446610733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,896 miles (+10,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,896 miles
    Test number
    293970231747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass200,489 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    200,489 miles
    Test number
    640005958847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,973 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,973 miles
    Test number
    855295602107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,363 miles (+5,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    185,363 miles
    Test number
    205183818033
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF GASES
    • AdvisoryN/S/R/ TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN OUTER EDGE

  10. Pass179,792 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,792 miles
    Test number
    270360515690
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass174,717 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,717 miles
    Test number
    872235190283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,677 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,677 miles
    Test number
    750464829724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,713 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    437008965095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass157,713 miles (+9,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    736948965087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,182 miles (+12,125)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,182 miles
    Test number
    405800974081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen chip

  16. Pass136,057 miles (+12,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,057 miles
    Test number
    198021533093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,998 miles (+14,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,998 miles
    Test number
    408142732065
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f headlight insecure

  18. Pass109,416 miles (+14,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    999263731032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    294524130093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,936 miles (+10,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    560914530049
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass84,103 miles (+10,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    224746699083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    911435968082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,183 miles (+6,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    254525268012
    • 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)

  24. Pass67,004 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    432570726365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    370320226209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,369 miles1 failure4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    851570826297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about LL03 VJU

Does LL03 VJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VJU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VJU?
The MOT on LL03 VJU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 VJU done?
LL03 VJU was recorded at 243,735 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 9,319 miles a year.
Has LL03 VJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VJU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 VJU 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 VJU find?
LL03 VJU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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