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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 UHKMOT history

LM03 UHK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 171,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM03 UHK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,870 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UHK
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
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UHK was last recorded at 171,870 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,264 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,606 miles
Average per year
7,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,870 miles
  • 2025 – 168,264 miles
  • 2024 – 164,154 miles
  • 2023 – 160,050 miles
  • 2022 – 155,673 miles
  • 2021 – 150,626 miles
  • 2020 – 147,261 miles
  • 2019 – 143,264 miles
  • 2018 – 141,031 miles
  • 2017 – 140,922 miles
  • 2015 – 132,136 miles
  • 2014 – 127,058 miles
  • 2013 – 121,939 miles
  • 2012 – 117,164 miles
  • 2011 – 110,311 miles
  • 2010 – 101,114 miles
  • 2009 – 87,499 miles
  • 2008 – 76,120 miles
  • 2007 – 51,099 miles
  • 2006 – 30,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,870 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,870 miles (+3,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,870 miles
    Test number
    124497828252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,264 miles (+4,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,264 miles
    Test number
    756122898505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,154 miles
    Test number
    653710716583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,154 miles (+4,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,154 miles
    Test number
    517578534438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass160,050 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,050 miles
    Test number
    442363018449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,673 miles
    Test number
    600037072076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,670 miles (+5,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,670 miles
    Test number
    757546709624
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,626 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,626 miles
    Test number
    558283450284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    234883424536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,261 miles (+3,997)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    179141745227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass143,264 miles (+2,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,264 miles
    Test number
    994773932018
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel-wishbone bushes slightly perished

  12. Pass141,031 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    307793548417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail141,031 miles (+109)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    875907714439
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail140,922 miles (+3,593)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,922 miles
    Test number
    339218075088
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass137,329 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,329 miles
    Test number
    217080271901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (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 close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail137,326 miles (+5,190)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,326 miles
    Test number
    381154479949
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (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 close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass132,136 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,136 miles
    Test number
    915651212769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail132,126 miles (+5,068)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,126 miles
    Test number
    488446707187
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass127,058 miles (+5,119)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,058 miles
    Test number
    917300044385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass121,939 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,939 miles
    Test number
    198325353388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,164 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    245312962330
    • 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)

  22. Fail117,162 miles (+6,851)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    495137152405
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass110,311 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    999306741354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail110,311 miles (+9,197)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    159006341315
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroding

  25. Pass101,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    420618920475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail101,114 miles (+13,615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    974638020317
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass87,499 miles (+11,379)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,499 miles
    Test number
    660660139377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  28. Fail76,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    232982738372
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass76,120 miles (+25,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    641742238339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,099 miles (+20,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    364180797175
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  31. Pass30,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    823875086162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UHK

Does LM03 UHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UHK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UHK?
The MOT on LM03 UHK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UHK done?
LM03 UHK was recorded at 171,870 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,049 miles a year.
Has LM03 UHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UHK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 UHK 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 UHK find?
LM03 UHK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside, and 2 more.

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