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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LM03 NSVMOT history

LM03 NSV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LM03 NSV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,519 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NSV was last recorded at 142,519 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,255 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,519 miles
  • 2025 – 142,255 miles
  • 2024 – 141,540 miles
  • 2023 – 138,322 miles
  • 2022 – 130,194 miles
  • 2021 – 117,627 miles
  • 2019 – 103,079 miles
  • 2018 – 98,758 miles
  • 2017 – 95,778 miles
  • 2016 – 94,820 miles
  • 2015 – 93,177 miles
  • 2014 – 92,336 miles
  • 2013 – 87,480 miles
  • 2012 – 83,506 miles
  • 2011 – 76,273 miles
  • 2010 – 68,687 miles
  • 2009 – 65,787 miles
  • 2008 – 59,370 miles
  • 2007 – 52,881 miles
  • 2006 – 45,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,519 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,519 miles
    Test number
    182941586969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,255 miles (+715)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    977660791963
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,540 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    372218969799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,322 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,322 miles
    Test number
    629649426855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,814 miles (+7,620)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    269622123603
    • MajorEmissions not tested CO high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides severely corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear head lamp leveling device repaired
  6. Pass130,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,194 miles
    Test number
    727710570813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear all seat belts removed
    • AdvisoryRear seats both sides removed
  7. Fail130,192 miles (+12,565)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,192 miles
    Test number
    997780615473
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear all seat belts removed
    • AdvisoryRear seats both sides removed
  8. Pass117,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    362944232478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,627 miles (+14,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    952039667452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass103,079 miles (+4,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    829050194244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass98,758 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    256512742879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  12. Pass95,778 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    985494333448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,820 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    994368869367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail94,820 miles (+1,643)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    425693251801
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass93,177 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    247652465100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,175 miles (+839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    619046155148
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass92,336 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    409101994135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail92,336 miles (+4,856)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    505149884154
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass87,480 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    395882163126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,506 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    545815262123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,499 miles (+7,226)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    558694462135
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass76,273 miles (+7,586)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    256142481122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brack discs worn
  23. Fail68,687 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    342210790147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  24. Pass68,687 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    461140290175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,787 miles (+6,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    284814289170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass59,370 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    934836088193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,881 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    733941587155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,877 miles (+7,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    540010587158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass45,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    561341996156
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 NSV

Does LM03 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NSV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NSV?
The MOT on LM03 NSV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NSV done?
LM03 NSV was recorded at 142,519 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has LM03 NSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NSV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 NSV 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 NSV find?
LM03 NSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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