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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 UGUMOT history

LM03 UGU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 241,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

LM03 UGU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
241,929 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UGU was last recorded at 241,929 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,832 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
9,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 241,929 miles
  • 2021 – 234,744 miles
  • 2020 – 226,113 miles
  • 2019 – 216,006 miles
  • 2018 – 204,770 miles
  • 2017 – 195,647 miles
  • 2016 – 190,021 miles
  • 2015 – 180,815 miles
  • 2014 – 172,689 miles
  • 2013 – 165,536 miles
  • 2012 – 156,025 miles
  • 2011 – 147,330 miles
  • 2010 – 138,096 miles
  • 2009 – 128,366 miles
  • 2008 – 123,273 miles
  • 2007 – 113,957 miles
  • 2006 – 95,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,929 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe towards the front of the car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,929 miles (+97)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    241,929 miles
    Test number
    833617766434
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail241,832 miles (+7,088)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,832 miles
    Test number
    202047507098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass234,744 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    234,744 miles
    Test number
    835697321875
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe towards the front of the car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail234,743 miles (+8,630)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,743 miles
    Test number
    276947363313
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe towards the front of the car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass226,113 miles (+10,107)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    226,113 miles
    Test number
    798684088754
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass216,006 miles (+11,236)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    216,006 miles
    Test number
    430828749344
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass204,770 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    204,770 miles
    Test number
    661390919561
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail204,764 miles (+9,117)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,764 miles
    Test number
    544294184021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advive to change very soon as on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass195,647 miles (+5,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    195,647 miles
    Test number
    420438998360
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass190,021 miles (+9,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    190,021 miles
    Test number
    883963389584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNon standard springs fitted all round
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met

  11. Pass180,815 miles (+8,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    180,815 miles
    Test number
    658528535045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass172,689 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    172,689 miles
    Test number
    599469534017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,536 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    165,536 miles
    Test number
    746960443056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass156,025 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,025 miles
    Test number
    555112842065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,330 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,330 miles
    Test number
    666153641093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    631744040025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail138,096 miles (+9,730)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    360324240035
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass128,366 miles (+5,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    871807639056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass123,273 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,273 miles
    Test number
    733077548075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,957 miles (+18,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    210514257050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,130 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    491962986170
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail94,566 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    411473866198
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LM03 UGU

Does LM03 UGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UGU expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UGU?
The MOT on LM03 UGU expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UGU done?
LM03 UGU was recorded at 241,929 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 9,375 miles a year.
Has LM03 UGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UGU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 UGU 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 UGU find?
LM03 UGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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