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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LM03 WUJMOT history

LM03 WUJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LM03 WUJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,223 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WUJ was last recorded at 176,223 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,625 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,598 miles
Average per year
6,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,223 miles
  • 2025 – 168,625 miles
  • 2024 – 158,470 miles
  • 2023 – 155,103 miles
  • 2022 – 152,731 miles
  • 2021 – 150,033 miles
  • 2020 – 148,519 miles
  • 2019 – 146,252 miles
  • 2018 – 142,547 miles
  • 2017 – 132,982 miles
  • 2016 – 126,059 miles
  • 2015 – 119,429 miles
  • 2014 – 111,230 miles
  • 2013 – 101,980 miles
  • 2012 – 93,552 miles
  • 2011 – 88,679 miles
  • 2010 – 83,189 miles
  • 2009 – 77,816 miles
  • 2008 – 73,171 miles
  • 2007 – 63,165 miles
  • 2006 – 52,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,223 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear most bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,223 miles (+7,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,223 miles
    Test number
    545476120428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,625 miles (+10,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    301264040114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides along arms to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,470 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,470 miles
    Test number
    828821209673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear most bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,469 miles (+3,366)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,469 miles
    Test number
    906497369333
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear most bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,103 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,103 miles
    Test number
    815065322547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  6. Pass152,731 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,731 miles
    Test number
    218025213453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,033 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,033 miles
    Test number
    640954747833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,519 miles (+2,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,519 miles
    Test number
    896533136578
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind by hand
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,252 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    970892224845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,547 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,547 miles
    Test number
    530687862023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail142,544 miles (+9,562)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,544 miles
    Test number
    476807512578
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    123837303860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail132,982 miles (+6,923)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    429376408823
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass126,059 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    968130853634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,429 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,429 miles
    Test number
    267817695481
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass119,429 miles (+8,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,429 miles
    Test number
    345677895174
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass111,230 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    145885494121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,980 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    327660303260
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass101,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    857450003237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,980 miles (+8,428)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    185509893103
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass93,552 miles (+4,873)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    456828392177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass88,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,679 miles
    Test number
    177262981159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail88,679 miles (+5,490)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,679 miles
    Test number
    666671381132
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play nearside rack end

  24. Pass83,189 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    903063190140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,816 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    890027489175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass73,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,171 miles
    Test number
    262513938128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,171 miles (+10,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,171 miles
    Test number
    842583238184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass63,165 miles (+11,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    234079027466
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass52,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    781330176150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WUJ

Does LM03 WUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WUJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WUJ?
The MOT on LM03 WUJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WUJ done?
LM03 WUJ was recorded at 176,223 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
Has LM03 WUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WUJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 WUJ 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 WUJ find?
LM03 WUJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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