Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM03 YOAMOT history
LM03 YOA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 126,919 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 YOA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 YOA was last recorded at 126,919 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,461 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,458 miles
- Average per year
- 4,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,919 miles
- 2025 – 124,461 miles
- 2024 – 121,204 miles
- 2023 – 116,387 miles
- 2022 – 111,438 miles
- 2021 – 106,149 miles
- 2020 – 103,105 miles
- 2019 – 97,181 miles
- 2018 – 91,999 miles
- 2017 – 86,708 miles
- 2016 – 82,215 miles
- 2015 – 77,098 miles
- 2014 – 73,217 miles
- 2013 – 69,195 miles
- 2012 – 65,440 miles
- 2011 – 61,290 miles
- 2010 – 56,594 miles
- 2009 – 52,374 miles
- 2008 – 48,344 miles
- 2007 – 44,115 miles
- 2006 – 42,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs, corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,919 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 126,919 miles
- Test number
- 248654277263
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs, corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail126,918 miles (+2,457)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,918 miles
- Test number
- 615924688616
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs, corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,461 miles (+3,257)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 124,461 miles
- Test number
- 260542624269
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
Pass121,204 miles (+4,817)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 121,204 miles
- Test number
- 252118084250
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Pass116,387 miles (+4,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,387 miles
- Test number
- 341007562741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass111,438 miles (+5,289)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 910645104806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,149 miles (+3,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 106,149 miles
- Test number
- 610088444199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass103,105 miles (+5,924)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,105 miles
- Test number
- 279224161804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,181 miles (+5,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,181 miles
- Test number
- 471726567869
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen outside zone 'A' less than 40mm, No adverse effect on drivers view.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,999 miles (+5,291)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 91,999 miles
- Test number
- 539821961714
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S + N/S Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked/perished but not resulting in excessive movement
Pass86,708 miles (+4,493)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 86,708 miles
- Test number
- 161204478076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight wear on edges
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly stepped on inner edge
Pass82,215 miles (+5,117)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,215 miles
- Test number
- 793801365842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly and not considered excessive
Pass77,098 miles (+3,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,098 miles
- Test number
- 885618565103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,217 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,217 miles
- Test number
- 615124274103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,195 miles (+3,755)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,195 miles
- Test number
- 567305873103
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,440 miles (+4,150)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,440 miles
- Test number
- 926519672188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,290 miles (+4,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,290 miles
- Test number
- 239848571445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,594 miles (+4,220)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,594 miles
- Test number
- 591389270196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,374 miles (+4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,374 miles
- Test number
- 451590269104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,344 miles
- Test number
- 142076378147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,344 miles (+4,229)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,344 miles
- Test number
- 900416178187
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 44,115 miles
- Test number
- 793237187120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,115 miles (+1,585)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,115 miles
- Test number
- 654957287166
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass42,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 42,530 miles
- Test number
- 992442126113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 YOA
- Does LM03 YOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 YOA is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 YOA?
- The MOT on LM03 YOA is valid until 21 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 YOA done?
- LM03 YOA was recorded at 126,919 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,138 miles a year.
- Has LM03 YOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 YOA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM03 YOA 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 YOA find?
- LM03 YOA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount corroded/broken; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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