Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 ODWMOT history
LM03 ODW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 162,913 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 ODW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 ODW was last recorded at 162,913 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 15,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2014: 97,150 miles, lower than 885,348 miles on 26 Jul 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,045 miles · 23 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,868 miles
- Average per year
- 7,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,913 miles
- 2024 – 147,045 miles
- 2023 – 135,508 miles
- 2022 – 127,716 miles
- 2021 – 122,670 miles
- 2020 – 119,169 miles
- 2019 – 117,881 miles
- 2018 – 116,285 miles
- 2017 – 112,364 miles
- 2016 – 108,429 miles
- 2015 – 104,498 miles
- 2014 – 97,150 miles
- 2013 – 885,348 miles
- 2012 – 78,826 miles
- 2011 – 69,093 miles
- 2010 – 61,165 miles
- 2009 – 47,978 miles
- 2008 – 37,863 miles
- 2007 – 28,251 miles
- 2006 – 24,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,913 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,913 miles (+15,868)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 162,913 miles
- Test number
- 165417676784
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,045 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 147,045 miles
- Test number
- 169744419540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail147,045 miles (+11,537)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,045 miles
- Test number
- 234088537127
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,508 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 135,508 miles
- Test number
- 183197372582
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail135,508 miles (+7,792)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,508 miles
- Test number
- 415303160559
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,716 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 127,716 miles
- Test number
- 419613091068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,670 miles (+3,501)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,670 miles
- Test number
- 261043419044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,169 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 119,169 miles
- Test number
- 168359033651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,881 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 117,881 miles
- Test number
- 216441696142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,285 miles (+58)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 116,285 miles
- Test number
- 967720464421
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAUX belt heavily cracked
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components
- AdvisorySlight damage to n/s/f outer sill
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail116,227 miles (+3,863)1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,227 miles
- Test number
- 178047136001
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAUX belt heavily cracked
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components
- AdvisorySlight damage to n/s/f outer sill
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass112,364 miles (+3,935)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 112,364 miles
- Test number
- 756107345569
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth headlight aims on min.
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryDamage to sills
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHeavy advanced age cracking and cuts to both rear tyres
- AdvisoryRear no.plate poor
- AdvisoryService due ind. on
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass108,429 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 108,429 miles
- Test number
- 344318817313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,284 miles (+3,786)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,284 miles
- Test number
- 401230733764
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Pass104,498 miles (+7,348)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,498 miles
- Test number
- 678938685167
- NoteN/s/r brake pipes rusty
Pass97,150 miles (-788,198)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,150 miles
- Test number
- 787749694113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass885,348 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 885,348 miles
- Test number
- 996417203276
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAge cracking and some cuts to rear tyres
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
Fail88,348 miles (+9,522)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,348 miles
- Test number
- 745327103291
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAge cracking and some cuts to rear tyres
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
Pass78,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 78,826 miles
- Test number
- 485347902222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,825 miles (+9,732)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,825 miles
- Test number
- 806577402270
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass69,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,093 miles
- Test number
- 206990601207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,093 miles (+7,928)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,093 miles
- Test number
- 399230501297
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass61,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,165 miles
- Test number
- 384788900469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,165 miles (+13,187)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,165 miles
- Test number
- 932688500278
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass47,978 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,978 miles
- Test number
- 250694399180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail47,977 miles (+10,114)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,977 miles
- Test number
- 242724199110
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass37,863 miles (+9,612)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 37,863 miles
- Test number
- 360120718439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,251 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,251 miles
- Test number
- 300581697188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,016 miles
- Test number
- 331102916219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 ODW
- Does LM03 ODW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 ODW expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 ODW?
- The MOT on LM03 ODW expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 ODW done?
- LM03 ODW was recorded at 162,913 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
- Has LM03 ODW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 ODW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM03 ODW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM03 ODW find?
- LM03 ODW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area, and 2 more.
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