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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 WVUMOT history

LM03 WVU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LM03 WVU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,960 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WVU was last recorded at 162,960 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,087 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
6,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,960 miles
  • 2024 – 160,087 miles
  • 2023 – 157,419 miles
  • 2022 – 155,027 miles
  • 2020 – 152,672 miles
  • 2019 – 148,990 miles
  • 2018 – 144,986 miles
  • 2017 – 140,027 miles
  • 2016 – 135,015 miles
  • 2015 – 127,564 miles
  • 2014 – 118,031 miles
  • 2013 – 108,566 miles
  • 2012 – 96,349 miles
  • 2011 – 85,748 miles
  • 2010 – 73,201 miles
  • 2009 – 61,918 miles
  • 2008 – 51,849 miles
  • 2007 – 45,059 miles
  • 2006 – 32,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,960 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,960 miles
    Test number
    582120200808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,087 miles (+2,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,087 miles
    Test number
    671873791801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sleeve corroded/broken

  3. Pass157,419 miles (+2,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,419 miles
    Test number
    778808977748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust sleeve clamp broken/corroded

  4. Pass155,027 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,027 miles
    Test number
    702627308834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,672 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,672 miles
    Test number
    168088324411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,990 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,990 miles
    Test number
    475959820874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,901 miles (+3,915)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,901 miles
    Test number
    563884146313
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All four tyres (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,986 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,986 miles
    Test number
    620219829180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,027 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,027 miles
    Test number
    209868196106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,015 miles (+7,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    777711508890
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror side repeater not working

  11. Pass127,564 miles (+9,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    538963445380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

  12. Pass118,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    708015934315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,031 miles (+9,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    987935634310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass108,566 miles (+12,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    939127533312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,349 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    565498032387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass96,349 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    725428732303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,748 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    346947031315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,681 miles (+12,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    777870331319
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass73,201 miles (+11,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    333646220346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,918 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    582580329310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside outer door sill

  21. Fail61,918 miles (+10,069)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    624870629336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside outer door sill

  22. Fail51,849 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    300089928399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f sill panel damaged on lower lip

  23. Pass51,849 miles (+6,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    520169728354
    • NoteO/s/f sill panel damaged on lower lip

  24. Pass45,059 miles (+3,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    412621237426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail41,798 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    344521757136
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres low

  26. Pass41,798 miles (+9,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    443451657108
    • NoteFront tyres low

  27. Pass32,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    852120466176
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM03 WVU

Does LM03 WVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WVU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WVU?
The MOT on LM03 WVU is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WVU done?
LM03 WVU was recorded at 162,960 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,733 miles a year.
Has LM03 WVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WVU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LM03 WVU 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 WVU find?
LM03 WVU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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