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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 NFRMOT history

LM03 NFR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LM03 NFR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
206,710 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NFR
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
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NFR was last recorded at 206,710 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 6,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,935 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,775 miles
Average per year
9,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,710 miles
  • 2022 – 199,935 miles
  • 2021 – 193,820 miles
  • 2020 – 175,847 miles
  • 2019 – 160,995 miles
  • 2018 – 147,626 miles
  • 2017 – 147,552 miles
  • 2016 – 143,726 miles
  • 2015 – 133,990 miles
  • 2014 – 125,220 miles
  • 2013 – 117,589 miles
  • 2012 – 108,731 miles
  • 2011 – 96,380 miles
  • 2010 – 85,360 miles
  • 2009 – 73,015 miles
  • 2008 – 61,276 miles
  • 2007 – 50,591 miles
  • 2006 – 39,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,710 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,710 miles (+6,775)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,710 miles
    Test number
    135651887929
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass199,935 miles (+6,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,935 miles
    Test number
    688388581153
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    193,820 miles
    Test number
    195987261903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail193,820 miles (+17,973)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,820 miles
    Test number
    589911736281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass175,847 miles (+14,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,847 miles
    Test number
    851536991696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,995 miles
    Test number
    681355100753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail160,995 miles (+13,369)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,995 miles
    Test number
    811571943740
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached FRONT BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass147,626 miles (+74)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,626 miles
    Test number
    841907746411
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))

  9. Pass147,552 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,552 miles
    Test number
    391662332531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,726 miles (+9,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,726 miles
    Test number
    175103957387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass133,990 miles (+8,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,990 miles
    Test number
    525663065109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass125,220 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,220 miles
    Test number
    525854864193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,589 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    735035173105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass117,589 miles (+8,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    865015273128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,731 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    466507872171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,380 miles (+578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    825542351142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail95,802 miles (+10,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    687590141144
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass85,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    261455350434
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail85,360 miles (+12,345)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    742935850140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass73,015 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    100268349135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,276 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    190361358147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,591 miles (+11,531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    160734067183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    552368166136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about LM03 NFR

Does LM03 NFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 NFR expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NFR?
The MOT on LM03 NFR expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 NFR done?
LM03 NFR was recorded at 206,710 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 9,520 miles a year.
Has LM03 NFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NFR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 NFR 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 NFR find?
LM03 NFR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 10 more.

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