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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM03 VAAMOT history

LM03 VAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

LM03 VAA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
172,139 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VAA was last recorded at 172,139 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,113 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,139 miles
  • 2024 – 170,110 miles
  • 2022 – 168,039 miles
  • 2021 – 165,676 miles
  • 2020 – 162,729 miles
  • 2019 – 158,816 miles
  • 2018 – 152,572 miles
  • 2017 – 147,779 miles
  • 2016 – 140,923 miles
  • 2015 – 133,795 miles
  • 2014 – 127,585 miles
  • 2013 – 119,118 miles
  • 2012 – 104,272 miles
  • 2011 – 93,419 miles
  • 2010 – 86,077 miles
  • 2009 – 78,947 miles
  • 2008 – 68,357 miles
  • 2007 – 50,653 miles
  • 2006 – 36,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,139 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,139 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,139 miles
    Test number
    774610516832
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail172,113 miles (+2,003)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,113 miles
    Test number
    460360340484
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass170,110 miles (+2,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,110 miles
    Test number
    838008217012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose but secure

  4. Pass168,039 miles (+2,363)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,039 miles
    Test number
    334445138007
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides(small) (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass165,676 miles (+2,947)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,676 miles
    Test number
    295158586254
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass162,729 miles (+3,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,729 miles
    Test number
    680729525107
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner split in tyre no ply or cords showing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,816 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    304276968151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass152,572 miles (+4,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,572 miles
    Test number
    818212838715
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,779 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    839698431155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail147,752 miles (+6,829)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,752 miles
    Test number
    991894452492
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass140,923 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,923 miles
    Test number
    391949977354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,812 miles (+7,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    894447019783
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass133,795 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,795 miles
    Test number
    193098397182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,585 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    359320894287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,530 miles (+8,412)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    776344084292
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,118 miles (+14,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    357458263274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,272 miles (+10,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    658375942216
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,419 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,419 miles
    Test number
    425873941270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,077 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    253934040291
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass86,077 miles (+7,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    324724940296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass78,947 miles (+10,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    312174849241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass68,357 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    182846798124
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play offside of steering rack

  23. Fail68,355 miles (+17,702)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    854066698145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteSlight play offside of steering rack

  24. Pass50,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    322543767100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,653 miles (+14,524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    613353667198
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,129 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    332553366165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,082 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    424370356167
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen
    • NoteWasher fluid low
    • NoteWear in front and rear brake discs

Questions about LM03 VAA

Does LM03 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VAA expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VAA?
The MOT on LM03 VAA expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VAA done?
LM03 VAA was recorded at 172,139 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
Has LM03 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VAA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 VAA 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 VAA find?
LM03 VAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 3 more.

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