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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM03 WWBMOT history

LM03 WWB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LM03 WWB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,961 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WWB was last recorded at 129,961 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,850 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,961 miles
  • 2025 – 125,924 miles
  • 2024 – 122,455 miles
  • 2023 – 118,674 miles
  • 2022 – 115,658 miles
  • 2021 – 112,343 miles
  • 2020 – 110,206 miles
  • 2019 – 106,510 miles
  • 2018 – 102,861 miles
  • 2017 – 98,743 miles
  • 2016 – 95,714 miles
  • 2015 – 92,765 miles
  • 2014 – 88,129 miles
  • 2013 – 83,191 miles
  • 2012 – 78,440 miles
  • 2011 – 73,747 miles
  • 2010 – 68,753 miles
  • 2009 – 61,773 miles
  • 2008 – 53,008 miles
  • 2007 – 41,984 miles
  • 2006 – 37,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,961 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside parking brake efficiency low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet release lever broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,961 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    386086625529
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Fail129,850 miles (+3,926)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,850 miles
    Test number
    610756688430
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass125,924 miles (+3,469)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,924 miles
    Test number
    594754269931
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside front tyre
  4. Pass122,455 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    514983796529
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Fail122,337 miles (+3,663)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,337 miles
    Test number
    189078793219
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass118,674 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    640639914804
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,658 miles (+3,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    131861630146
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,343 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,343 miles
    Test number
    607668687062
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken
  9. Fail112,302 miles (+2,096)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    392918024574
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken
  10. Pass110,206 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    787450387009
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail110,114 miles (+3,604)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,114 miles
    Test number
    853852129812
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE VERY POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass106,510 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    994569979812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
  13. Fail106,444 miles (+3,583)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    332951184534
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
  14. Pass102,861 miles (+4,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,861 miles
    Test number
    550240882714
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass98,743 miles (+3,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    384500416924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass95,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    205878729413
    • AdvisoryWipers very poor
  17. Fail95,714 miles (+2,949)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    922965235397
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers very poor
  18. Pass92,765 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    637240225193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,129 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    346209514101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,191 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    465465513142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,440 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,440 miles
    Test number
    835488912163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,747 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,747 miles
    Test number
    225016601188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    911221720171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,753 miles (+6,980)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    933761720118
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  25. Pass61,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    193862729133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,773 miles (+8,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    994162929148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass53,008 miles (+11,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    600481608160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,984 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    881418027139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    862981586151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WWB

Does LM03 WWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WWB is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WWB?
The MOT on LM03 WWB is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WWB done?
LM03 WWB was recorded at 129,961 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has LM03 WWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WWB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 WWB 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 WWB find?
LM03 WWB passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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