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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM03 LBMMOT history

LM03 LBM is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM03 LBM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
191,401 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 LBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 LBM was last recorded at 191,401 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 13,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,032 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,369 miles
Average per year
13,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,401 miles
  • 2024 – 178,032 miles
  • 2023 – 161,634 miles
  • 2022 – 138,826 miles
  • 2021 – 117,468 miles
  • 2020 – 106,210 miles
  • 2019 – 96,239 miles
  • 2018 – 84,247 miles
  • 2017 – 75,861 miles
  • 2015 – 57,863 miles
  • 2014 – 42,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\r (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted under the floor

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.

  • Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,401 miles (+13,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,401 miles
    Test number
    502215813034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\r (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted under the floor

  2. Pass178,032 miles (+16,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,032 miles
    Test number
    123235122320
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  3. Pass161,634 miles (+22,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,634 miles
    Test number
    461875017647
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  4. Pass138,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,826 miles
    Test number
    371634752503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  5. Fail138,826 miles (+21,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,826 miles
    Test number
    972180628421
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  6. Pass117,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    443216999164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,468 miles (+11,258)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    527024895631
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,210 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    269883267353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,239 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    748872616430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,663 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    478631616402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,247 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    470211748275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,861 miles (+17,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    153370014354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,863 miles (+15,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    294557690827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,817 miles
    Test number
    189887594265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 LBM

Does LM03 LBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 LBM is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 LBM?
The MOT on LM03 LBM is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 LBM done?
LM03 LBM was recorded at 191,401 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 13,447 miles a year.
Has LM03 LBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 LBM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 LBM 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 LBM find?
LM03 LBM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\r; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated; rear coil spring corroded both sides rear, and 3 more.

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