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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM03 LGMMOT history

LM03 LGM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LM03 LGM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
204,201 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 LGM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 LGM was last recorded at 204,201 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,932 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,269 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,201 miles
  • 2024 – 195,932 miles
  • 2023 – 188,308 miles
  • 2022 – 180,883 miles
  • 2021 – 173,324 miles
  • 2020 – 166,686 miles
  • 2019 – 158,752 miles
  • 2018 – 149,304 miles
  • 2017 – 144,267 miles
  • 2016 – 137,771 miles
  • 2015 – 114,302 miles
  • 2014 – 103,381 miles
  • 2013 – 96,087 miles
  • 2012 – 85,899 miles
  • 2011 – 79,022 miles
  • 2010 – 66,338 miles
  • 2009 – 54,991 miles
  • 2008 – 41,204 miles
  • 2007 – 28,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,201 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + backing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront arches showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisorySmoke emissions on upper limit

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear wiper missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,201 miles (+8,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,201 miles
    Test number
    950056436831
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + backing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront arches showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySmoke emissions on upper limit

  2. Pass195,932 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,932 miles
    Test number
    479364914199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long chassis (build up under protective covering) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under protective covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,905 miles (+7,597)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,905 miles
    Test number
    658641912798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long chassis (build up under protective covering) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under protective covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,308 miles (+7,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,308 miles
    Test number
    502657855988
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryTailgate corroded under handle

  5. Pass180,883 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,883 miles
    Test number
    582821148209
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  6. Fail180,874 miles (+7,550)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,874 miles
    Test number
    594008804312
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  7. Pass173,324 miles (+6,638)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,324 miles
    Test number
    420364478749
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,686 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,686 miles
    Test number
    303751951769
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail166,686 miles (+7,934)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,686 miles
    Test number
    703911449727
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,752 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,752 miles
    Test number
    714288454579
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail158,752 miles (+9,448)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,752 miles
    Test number
    365818094417
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass149,304 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,304 miles
    Test number
    471676078879
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail149,303 miles (+5,036)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,303 miles
    Test number
    666861908941
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass144,267 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    397694282426
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail144,184 miles (+6,413)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,184 miles
    Test number
    392184229480
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass137,771 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,771 miles
    Test number
    646944222788
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail137,769 miles (+12,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,769 miles
    Test number
    161741267166
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass125,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    858021460103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,311 miles (+11,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    899515377626
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass114,302 miles (+10,921)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,302 miles
    Test number
    609629105039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChilds seat fitted in n/s/r sealt belt

  21. Pass103,381 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    165717114456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,087 miles (+10,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    147156113421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass85,899 miles (+6,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    128778712498
    • 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. Pass79,022 miles (+12,684)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    139690921473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,338 miles (+11,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    553953610025
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,991 miles (+13,787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    104099819092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,204 miles (+12,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    180847318477
    • NoteBoth rear tyres weathered and getting low on tread and starting to wear on outer edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly lipped /corroded

  28. Pass28,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    612377617011
    • NoteRear tyres weathered

Questions about LM03 LGM

Does LM03 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 LGM expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 LGM?
The MOT on LM03 LGM expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 LGM done?
LM03 LGM was recorded at 204,201 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has LM03 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 LGM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 LGM 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 LGM find?
LM03 LGM failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + backing corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 2 more.

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