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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 WUHMOT history

LM03 WUH is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LM03 WUH beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
167,025 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WUH was last recorded at 167,025 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,068 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,957 miles
Average per year
6,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,025 miles
  • 2025 – 165,068 miles
  • 2024 – 156,121 miles
  • 2023 – 150,794 miles
  • 2022 – 145,757 miles
  • 2021 – 139,221 miles
  • 2020 – 131,351 miles
  • 2019 – 126,784 miles
  • 2018 – 121,012 miles
  • 2017 – 116,548 miles
  • 2016 – 110,575 miles
  • 2015 – 102,527 miles
  • 2014 – 93,564 miles
  • 2013 – 88,615 miles
  • 2012 – 82,074 miles
  • 2011 – 76,752 miles
  • 2010 – 71,401 miles
  • 2009 – 64,700 miles
  • 2008 – 58,141 miles
  • 2007 – 51,546 miles
  • 2006 – 47,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,025 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    167,025 miles
    Test number
    279907631466
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  2. Fail167,022 miles (+1,954)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,022 miles
    Test number
    979375268088
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  3. Pass165,068 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    385858358421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap very close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  4. Fail165,068 miles (+8,947)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    661381682384
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap very close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  5. Pass156,121 miles (+5,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,121 miles
    Test number
    352612314900
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,794 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,794 miles
    Test number
    585339014457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,757 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    468586221389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,221 miles (+165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    760963448414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,056 miles (+7,705)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    434338875458
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,351 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,351 miles
    Test number
    825639996379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,784 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,784 miles
    Test number
    940557842679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,012 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,012 miles
    Test number
    638658402105
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail121,012 miles (+4,464)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,012 miles
    Test number
    602603751626
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass116,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,548 miles
    Test number
    128406553390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail116,548 miles (+5,973)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,548 miles
    Test number
    770986497119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    525089573905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail110,575 miles (+8,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    674426894422
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass102,527 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    767560175178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,564 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    338121584144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,615 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    889226973167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    565514882196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail82,074 miles (+5,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    936284082190
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass76,752 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    279586981162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,401 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    653496880111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,700 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    253117179404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,141 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    540772688100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,546 miles (+4,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    364010887126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass47,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    304408496170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WUH

Does LM03 WUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WUH is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WUH?
The MOT on LM03 WUH is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WUH done?
LM03 WUH was recorded at 167,025 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,044 miles a year.
Has LM03 WUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WUH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 WUH 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 WUH find?
LM03 WUH passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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