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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM03 NSZMOT history

LM03 NSZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LM03 NSZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,809 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 NSZ was last recorded at 187,809 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 7,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,825 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,984 miles
Average per year
8,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,809 miles
  • 2024 – 179,825 miles
  • 2023 – 171,021 miles
  • 2022 – 160,080 miles
  • 2021 – 146,501 miles
  • 2020 – 134,220 miles
  • 2019 – 127,141 miles
  • 2018 – 120,046 miles
  • 2017 – 111,582 miles
  • 2016 – 106,653 miles
  • 2015 – 102,539 miles
  • 2014 – 89,553 miles
  • 2013 – 73,374 miles
  • 2012 – 64,208 miles
  • 2011 – 55,106 miles
  • 2010 – 47,477 miles
  • 2009 – 36,138 miles
  • 2008 – 30,043 miles
  • 2007 – 26,249 miles
  • 2006 – 22,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,809 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,809 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,809 miles
    Test number
    132556159216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,825 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    211239579258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,818 miles (+8,797)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,818 miles
    Test number
    444955006272
    • DangerousFront Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,021 miles (+10,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,021 miles
    Test number
    220844731597
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  5. Pass160,080 miles (+13,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,080 miles
    Test number
    477737661459
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  6. Pass146,501 miles (+12,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    837874834514
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    406312041133
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail134,220 miles (+7,079)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    177541456679
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass127,141 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    228689517756
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the exhaust joint in corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive new sump fitted but leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,141 miles (+7,095)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    294449751391
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot is split and has started loosing greese (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the exhaust joint in corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when vehicle is jacked up , wheels are stiff to rotate, can feel the brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when vehicle is jacked up , wheels are stiff to rotate, can feel the brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive new sump fitted but leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    400544955475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail120,046 miles (+8,464)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    415200769097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass111,582 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    392477673569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,575 miles (+4,922)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,575 miles
    Test number
    446174825245
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass106,653 miles (+4,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,653 miles
    Test number
    993462297304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn bold on outter edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bold on outter edge

  16. Pass102,539 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    386434945264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,417 miles (+12,864)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    317081015295
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass89,553 miles (+16,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,553 miles
    Test number
    585020114208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass73,374 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    176440103266
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated - still adequately supported

  20. Fail73,374 miles (+9,166)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    989390403283
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated - still adequately supported

  21. Pass64,208 miles (+9,102)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,208 miles
    Test number
    249839702262
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken - still adequately supported
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre under inflated
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

  22. Pass55,106 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    267873701245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear brake disks worn and pitted

  23. Fail55,106 miles (+7,629)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    568403801232
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear brake disks worn and pitted

  24. Pass47,477 miles (+11,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    483743800296
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass36,138 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    853902789111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,043 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    754159678181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass26,249 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    242186777154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,029 miles
    Test number
    283609576130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 NSZ

Does LM03 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 NSZ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 NSZ?
The MOT on LM03 NSZ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 NSZ done?
LM03 NSZ was recorded at 187,809 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,206 miles a year.
Has LM03 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 NSZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LM03 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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