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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 WVLMOT history

LM03 WVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM03 WVL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,797 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WVL was last recorded at 126,797 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 9,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,377 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,420 miles
Average per year
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,797 miles
  • 2025 – 117,377 miles
  • 2024 – 108,980 miles
  • 2023 – 107,017 miles
  • 2022 – 103,059 miles
  • 2021 – 99,177 miles
  • 2020 – 96,553 miles
  • 2019 – 92,165 miles
  • 2018 – 88,048 miles
  • 2017 – 82,130 miles
  • 2016 – 79,917 miles
  • 2015 – 76,482 miles
  • 2014 – 73,717 miles
  • 2013 – 72,038 miles
  • 2012 – 69,604 miles
  • 2011 – 66,264 miles
  • 2010 – 62,842 miles
  • 2009 – 57,790 miles
  • 2008 – 50,065 miles
  • 2007 – 40,793 miles
  • 2006 – 29,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,797 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,797 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,797 miles
    Test number
    160517314879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,377 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,377 miles
    Test number
    806483853526
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail117,377 miles (+8,397)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,377 miles
    Test number
    408389922555
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,980 miles (+1,963)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    613618842186
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    212761610048
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,017 miles (+3,958)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    873303703961
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,059 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    199971951933
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail103,059 miles (+3,882)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    540022121537
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass99,177 miles (+2,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    354851942841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,553 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    269929582091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,165 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,165 miles
    Test number
    374606035028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,048 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    458941810479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail88,048 miles (+5,918)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    911314205464
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass82,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    749315983809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail82,130 miles (+2,213)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    598603761159
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    331105755433
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail79,917 miles (+3,435)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    166504480983
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cords visable on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass76,482 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,482 miles
    Test number
    125897895145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    158125194187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,714 miles (+1,676)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    579345994117
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  21. Pass72,038 miles (+2,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    259836793464
    • NoteFront brakes fluctuating

  22. Pass69,604 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,604 miles
    Test number
    957124382148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass66,264 miles (+3,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    345715281101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass62,842 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    240783480130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,790 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    544783589173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,065 miles (+9,272)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    314316578125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,793 miles (+11,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    273467097199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,344 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    371888496167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,285 miles
    Test number
    761625296150
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LM03 WVL

Does LM03 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WVL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WVL?
The MOT on LM03 WVL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WVL done?
LM03 WVL was recorded at 126,797 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,824 miles a year.
Has LM03 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WVL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 WVL 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 WVL find?
LM03 WVL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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