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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 WKUMOT history

LM03 WKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM03 WKU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,306 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WKU was last recorded at 134,306 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,304 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,306 miles
  • 2024 – 133,260 miles
  • 2023 – 131,023 miles
  • 2022 – 128,549 miles
  • 2021 – 123,782 miles
  • 2019 – 119,113 miles
  • 2018 – 112,732 miles
  • 2017 – 106,930 miles
  • 2015 – 104,681 miles
  • 2014 – 99,392 miles
  • 2013 – 91,614 miles
  • 2012 – 82,997 miles
  • 2011 – 74,628 miles
  • 2010 – 67,572 miles
  • 2009 – 60,502 miles
  • 2008 – 52,733 miles
  • 2007 – 43,204 miles
  • 2006 – 34,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,306 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,306 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,306 miles
    Test number
    944849282107
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail134,304 miles (+1,044)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,304 miles
    Test number
    626316866752
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass133,260 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,260 miles
    Test number
    638742051293
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail133,234 miles (+2,211)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    690102209351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass131,023 miles (+2,474)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,023 miles
    Test number
    155791992903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,549 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,549 miles
    Test number
    297075289843
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door akward to open
  7. Fail128,540 miles (+4,758)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    844198485335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door akward to open
  8. Pass123,782 miles (+4,669)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    610217759501
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass119,113 miles (+6,381)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    219657601913
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  10. Pass112,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    354354679608
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Fail112,732 miles (+5,802)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    587840535845
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Pass106,930 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    530136407665
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail106,875 miles (+2,194)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,875 miles
    Test number
    402826475857
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive .60% (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass104,681 miles (+5,289)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    599538205219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass99,392 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    846842914208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Fail99,392 miles (+7,778)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    886830414255
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass91,614 miles (+8,617)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    197882083110
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake discs are corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket is broken
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass82,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,997 miles
    Test number
    255532252140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,997 miles (+245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,997 miles
    Test number
    506572452156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass82,752 miles (+8,124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    277334392022
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
  21. Pass74,628 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    515681791010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,572 miles (+7,070)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    472836170026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGear box slight oil leak
  23. Pass60,502 miles (+7,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,502 miles
    Test number
    174172599401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  24. Pass52,733 miles (+9,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    473052638202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass43,204 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,204 miles
    Test number
    424750537281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,636 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    952141946276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Pass34,230 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,230 miles
    Test number
    201647186456
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LM03 WKU

Does LM03 WKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WKU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WKU?
The MOT on LM03 WKU is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WKU done?
LM03 WKU was recorded at 134,306 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,147 miles a year.
Has LM03 WKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WKU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 WKU 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 WKU find?
LM03 WKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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