Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 CEKMOT history
LM03 CEK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 148,294 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 CEK
- 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
- 6 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 CEK was last recorded at 148,294 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 146,203 miles · 12 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,091 miles
- Average per year
- 5,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,294 miles
- 2023 – 146,203 miles
- 2022 – 141,834 miles
- 2021 – 134,390 miles
- 2020 – 131,127 miles
- 2019 – 124,471 miles
- 2018 – 118,880 miles
- 2017 – 113,248 miles
- 2016 – 108,851 miles
- 2015 – 103,346 miles
- 2014 – 98,724 miles
- 2013 – 93,882 miles
- 2012 – 89,242 miles
- 2011 – 82,092 miles
- 2010 – 75,376 miles
- 2009 – 72,024 miles
- 2008 – 71,111 miles
- 2007 – 57,521 miles
- 2006 – 43,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,294 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,294 miles (+2,091)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 148,294 miles
- Test number
- 417431398132
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,203 miles (+4,369)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 146,203 miles
- Test number
- 795441834199
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,834 miles (+7,444)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 141,834 miles
- Test number
- 981141734525
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,390 miles (+3,263)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 134,390 miles
- Test number
- 664777886742
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,127 miles (+6,656)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 131,127 miles
- Test number
- 288117673045
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Pass124,471 miles (+5,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,471 miles
- Test number
- 213102202290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,880 miles (+5,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118,880 miles
- Test number
- 546738986734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,248 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 113,248 miles
- Test number
- 375007267395
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are pitted with corrosion at the base .
- AdvisoryN/s rear side lamp dim compared to the o/s .
Fail113,248 miles (+4,397)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,248 miles
- Test number
- 233190111982
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are pitted with corrosion at the base .
- AdvisoryN/s rear side lamp dim compared to the o/s .
Pass108,851 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 108,851 miles
- Test number
- 460479163763
- AdvisoryBoth front seat tilt lever handles missing
- AdvisoryNearside lower inter cooler pipe loose
Pass103,346 miles (+4,622)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 103,346 miles
- Test number
- 605790995079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,724 miles (+4,842)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,724 miles
- Test number
- 305159724187
- NoteBoth front seat tilt mechanism handles missing
Pass93,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 379277833140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,882 miles (+4,640)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 107296133149
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,242 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 298312452152
- 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)
Fail89,239 miles (+7,147)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,239 miles
- Test number
- 899682352118
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass82,092 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 82,092 miles
- Test number
- 125444441197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,092 miles (+6,716)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,092 miles
- Test number
- 175524341196
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,376 miles (+3,352)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,376 miles
- Test number
- 373062530106
- NoteThe centre exhaust mount welds have snapped off. both o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes are becoming deteriorated.
- NoteThe n/s front brake is distorted slightly .
Pass72,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,024 miles
- Test number
- 324259739190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,024 miles (+913)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,024 miles
- Test number
- 713809839127
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass71,111 miles (+13,590)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 71,111 miles
- Test number
- 632272668147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,521 miles (+13,771)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 57,521 miles
- Test number
- 380135147109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 43,750 miles
- Test number
- 113550216158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 CEK
- Does LM03 CEK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 CEK expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 CEK?
- The MOT on LM03 CEK expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 CEK done?
- LM03 CEK was recorded at 148,294 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
- Has LM03 CEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 CEK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on LM03 CEK 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 LM03 CEK find?
- LM03 CEK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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