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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 ZSPMOT history

LL03 ZSP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 239,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LL03 ZSP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
239,986 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 ZSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 ZSP was last recorded at 239,986 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 23,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
216,052 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
23,934 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,986 miles
  • 2024 – 216,052 miles
  • 2022 – 193,414 miles
  • 2021 – 188,101 miles
  • 2020 – 184,321 miles
  • 2019 – 180,882 miles
  • 2018 – 176,007 miles
  • 2017 – 170,093 miles
  • 2016 – 164,540 miles
  • 2015 – 158,067 miles
  • 2014 – 150,144 miles
  • 2013 – 14,462 miles
  • 2012 – 138,385 miles
  • 2011 – 124,852 miles
  • 2010 – 113,286 miles
  • 2009 – 101,131 miles
  • 2008 – 91,653 miles
  • 2007 – 84,777 miles
  • 2006 – 69,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,986 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise All welding has been Heavily Undersealed
  • AdvisoryAdvise Oil leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise Edge wear to Tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass239,986 miles (+23,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    239,986 miles
    Test number
    658070968216
    • AdvisoryAdvise All welding has been Heavily Undersealed
    • AdvisoryAdvise Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise Edge wear to Tyre
    • 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))
  2. Pass216,052 miles (+7,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    216,052 miles
    Test number
    546037948608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass208,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    208,095 miles
    Test number
    257733088508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail208,088 miles (+24)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,088 miles
    Test number
    672033598616
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail208,064 miles (+14,650)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,064 miles
    Test number
    471969687117
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass193,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    193,414 miles
    Test number
    810331702584
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears 2 flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shocks corroded and have a slight lift
    • AdvisoryNsf cv boot has slight grease on it but no holes visable
  7. Fail193,414 miles (+221)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,414 miles
    Test number
    897982157358
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears 2 flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shocks corroded and have a slight lift
    • AdvisoryNsf cv boot has slight grease on it but no holes visable
  8. Fail193,193 miles (+5,092)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,193 miles
    Test number
    761751931440
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass188,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,101 miles
    Test number
    105173835586
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail188,101 miles (+3,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,101 miles
    Test number
    967403324554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass184,321 miles (+3,439)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,321 miles
    Test number
    739223897758
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass180,882 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,882 miles
    Test number
    335753688767
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN
  13. Pass176,007 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,007 miles
    Test number
    192577848423
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE BALL JOINT IS WORN AND AS ONLY JUST PASSED MOT,ADVISE REPLACEMENT IMMEDIATELY
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD
  14. Pass170,093 miles (+5,553)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,093 miles
    Test number
    646436835719
    • AdvisoryALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE CV BOOT IS PINHOLED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END IS WORN AND ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW AND ON MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT AT OFFSIDE REAR
  15. Pass164,540 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,540 miles
    Test number
    920991226673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,067 miles (+7,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    318387457794
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on tread
  17. Pass150,144 miles (+135,682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,144 miles
    Test number
    967618964255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass14,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,462 miles
    Test number
    908419163203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail144,626 miles (+6,241)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,626 miles
    Test number
    307809363241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass138,385 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    429401972299
    • 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)
  21. Fail138,379 miles (+13,527)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,379 miles
    Test number
    648625362255
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
  22. Pass124,852 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    737631971235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,286 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    293122070259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,131 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    733516949203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,653 miles (+6,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,653 miles
    Test number
    254624258293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass84,777 miles (+15,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    212030947204
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass69,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,673 miles
    Test number
    684780726253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 ZSP

Does LL03 ZSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 ZSP is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 ZSP?
The MOT on LL03 ZSP is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 ZSP done?
LL03 ZSP was recorded at 239,986 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has LL03 ZSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 ZSP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 ZSP 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 ZSP find?
LL03 ZSP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: advise all welding has been heavily undersealed; advise oil leak; nearside rear advise edge wear to tyre, and 2 more.

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