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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 LVGMOT history

LM03 LVG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LM03 LVG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,905 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 LVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 LVG was last recorded at 137,905 miles on 1 May 2025, 10,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,315 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,590 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,905 miles
  • 2024 – 127,315 miles
  • 2023 – 117,209 miles
  • 2022 – 102,239 miles
  • 2021 – 89,894 miles
  • 2019 – 74,515 miles
  • 2018 – 64,416 miles
  • 2017 – 62,960 miles
  • 2016 – 60,879 miles
  • 2015 – 58,570 miles
  • 2014 – 56,463 miles
  • 2013 – 53,537 miles
  • 2012 – 50,825 miles
  • 2011 – 48,064 miles
  • 2010 – 45,996 miles
  • 2009 – 43,058 miles
  • 2008 – 38,593 miles
  • 2007 – 31,976 miles
  • 2006 – 23,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,905 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear beam axel corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,905 miles (+10,590)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,905 miles
    Test number
    891083164570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axel corroded

  2. Pass127,315 miles (+10,106)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,315 miles
    Test number
    786492116433
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass117,209 miles (+14,970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,209 miles
    Test number
    808375237429
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,239 miles
    Test number
    746074932770
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,239 miles (+12,345)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,239 miles
    Test number
    418312323410
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,894 miles (+15,379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    793479979525
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass74,515 miles (+10,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    715385132041
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,416 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,416 miles
    Test number
    945445348259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,960 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    770306137813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,879 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    210269993623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,570 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    558558415138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,463 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    475349414124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    175216533100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,537 miles (+2,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    828536733179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass50,825 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    959606732115
    • NoteFront exaust mounting bracket broken.

  16. Fail50,825 miles (+2,761)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    379896832162
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront exaust mounting bracket broken.

  17. Pass48,064 miles (+2,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    538472231191
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin

  18. Pass45,996 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    390348230170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,058 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    194488339146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,593 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,593 miles
    Test number
    274835438101
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass31,976 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    262005937493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,919 miles
    Test number
    163216036158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 LVG

Does LM03 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 LVG expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 LVG?
The MOT on LM03 LVG expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 LVG done?
LM03 LVG was recorded at 137,905 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has LM03 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 LVG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 LVG 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 LVG find?
LM03 LVG passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded both, and 5 more.

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