Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 CLVMOT history
LM03 CLV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 196,786 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 CLV
- 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
- 26 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 CLV was last recorded at 196,786 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 5,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 May 2021: 160,314 miles, lower than 185,555 miles on 28 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,347 miles · 28 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,439 miles
- Average per year
- 7,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,786 miles
- 2023 – 191,347 miles
- 2022 – 190,437 miles
- 2021 – 160,315 miles
- 2020 – 185,555 miles
- 2019 – 179,068 miles
- 2018 – 159,870 miles
- 2017 – 149,022 miles
- 2016 – 138,686 miles
- 2015 – 132,820 miles
- 2014 – 125,761 miles
- 2013 – 114,924 miles
- 2012 – 103,988 miles
- 2011 – 93,048 miles
- 2010 – 83,090 miles
- 2009 – 71,711 miles
- 2008 – 56,971 miles
- 2007 – 51,748 miles
- 2006 – 46,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,786 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,786 miles (+5,439)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 196,786 miles
- Test number
- 706601296915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 191,347 miles
- Test number
- 444745805076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,347 miles (+910)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,347 miles
- Test number
- 361250532711
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass190,437 miles (+30,122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 190,437 miles
- Test number
- 901458979387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,315 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 160,315 miles
- Test number
- 220350050526
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,314 miles (-25,241)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,314 miles
- Test number
- 796162607578
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,555 miles (+6,487)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 185,555 miles
- Test number
- 235173637386
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,068 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 179,068 miles
- Test number
- 831658528224
- MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted but not excessive (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met
Fail179,068 miles (+19,198)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,068 miles
- Test number
- 776193765902
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted but not excessive (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met
Pass159,870 miles (+14)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 159,870 miles
- Test number
- 496007960359
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most weld at catalyst corroded/holed and weakened (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Fail159,856 miles (+10,834)2 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,856 miles
- Test number
- 569140069455
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most weld at catalyst corroded/holed and weakened (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass149,022 miles (+10,336)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,022 miles
- Test number
- 444708568297
- AdvisoryAll brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 138,686 miles
- Test number
- 183999584039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,686 miles (+5,866)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,686 miles
- Test number
- 440601056419
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass132,820 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 132,820 miles
- Test number
- 316768585164
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Fail132,818 miles (+257)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,818 miles
- Test number
- 715634185150
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Fail132,561 miles (+6,800)7 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,561 miles
- Test number
- 436721365113
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteEngine missfire
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass125,761 miles (+10,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,761 miles
- Test number
- 155995884132
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass114,924 miles (+10,936)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 114,924 miles
- Test number
- 865649983141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,988 miles (+10,940)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 103,988 miles
- Test number
- 527354192185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,048 miles (+9,958)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,048 miles
- Test number
- 829294501248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,090 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 83,090 miles
- Test number
- 270170590445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,711 miles (+465)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 71,711 miles
- Test number
- 950863809217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,246 miles (+14,275)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,246 miles
- Test number
- 364611399103
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAirbag fault light on.
Pass56,971 miles (+5,223)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 56,971 miles
- Test number
- 932666008244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,748 miles (+5,695)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 51,748 miles
- Test number
- 630939417288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,053 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 46,053 miles
- Test number
- 490655816293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,957 miles
- Test number
- 790154986186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 CLV
- Does LM03 CLV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 CLV expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 CLV?
- The MOT on LM03 CLV expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 CLV done?
- LM03 CLV was recorded at 196,786 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 7,960 miles a year.
- Has LM03 CLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 CLV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM03 CLV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM03 CLV find?
- LM03 CLV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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