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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 CEVMOT history

LM03 CEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LM03 CEV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,610 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 CEV
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
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 CEV was last recorded at 87,610 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,557 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,053 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,610 miles
  • 2024 – 86,557 miles
  • 2023 – 83,812 miles
  • 2022 – 80,450 miles
  • 2021 – 76,437 miles
  • 2020 – 74,177 miles
  • 2019 – 71,507 miles
  • 2018 – 69,047 miles
  • 2017 – 66,474 miles
  • 2016 – 63,714 miles
  • 2015 – 61,303 miles
  • 2014 – 58,075 miles
  • 2013 – 54,359 miles
  • 2011 – 51,189 miles
  • 2010 – 46,390 miles
  • 2009 – 43,127 miles
  • 2008 – 39,133 miles
  • 2007 – 35,662 miles
  • 2006 – 30,903 miles
  • 2005 – 25,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,610 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    978897498902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,557 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,557 miles
    Test number
    669105571002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,812 miles (+103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    412848427282
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail83,709 miles (+3,259)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    753302681946
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryO,S,F brake pad is bigger than the brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass80,450 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    967861466737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,879 miles (+2,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    433798925565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass76,437 miles (+2,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    699100264539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass74,177 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,177 miles
    Test number
    536353917585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,507 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,507 miles
    Test number
    571228529737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,047 miles (+2,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    582706550495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mount deteriorated due to corrosion
  11. Pass66,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    338785613260
    • AdvisoryO/s/f rear wishbone bush becoming worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre becoming low & perished
  12. Fail66,474 miles (+2,760)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    243907100738
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre ehaust clamps broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f rear wishbone bush becoming worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre becoming low & perished
  13. Pass63,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    824217179904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre becoming perished on inside of tread
  14. Fail63,714 miles (+2,411)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    186854800277
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre becoming perished on inside of tread
  15. Pass61,303 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    345201055045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,075 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    317316054039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,359 miles (+3,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,359 miles
    Test number
    996798653013
    • NoteExhaust system corroded..
  18. Pass51,189 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,189 miles
    Test number
    358283461206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    764854860217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,390 miles (+3,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    211484760292
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass43,127 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    292766769219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,133 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,133 miles
    Test number
    522477868205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,662 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    482777867219
    • 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)
  24. Pass30,903 miles (+5,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,903 miles
    Test number
    301465466209
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  25. Pass25,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    251046715209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 CEV

Does LM03 CEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 CEV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 CEV?
The MOT on LM03 CEV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 CEV done?
LM03 CEV was recorded at 87,610 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has LM03 CEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 CEV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 CEV 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 CEV find?
LM03 CEV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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