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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 YOPMOT history

LM03 YOP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LM03 YOP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,378 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YOP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YOP was last recorded at 89,378 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,777 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,601 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,378 miles
  • 2024 – 84,777 miles
  • 2023 – 81,857 miles
  • 2022 – 79,217 miles
  • 2021 – 77,755 miles
  • 2020 – 75,797 miles
  • 2019 – 73,859 miles
  • 2018 – 71,554 miles
  • 2017 – 66,398 miles
  • 2016 – 61,410 miles
  • 2015 – 59,065 miles
  • 2014 – 57,270 miles
  • 2013 – 54,622 miles
  • 2012 – 51,370 miles
  • 2011 – 45,073 miles
  • 2010 – 38,196 miles
  • 2009 – 34,529 miles
  • 2008 – 31,540 miles
  • 2007 – 27,321 miles
  • 2006 – 24,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,378 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlate value defacedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front wings rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front upper strut mounting slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,378 miles (+4,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    120892068613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlate value defaced
  2. Pass84,777 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    304253658530
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlate value defaced
  3. Fail84,771 miles (+2,914)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    838875426465
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlate value defaced
  4. Pass81,857 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    278288900022
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlate value defaced
  5. Pass79,217 miles (+1,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    232272789930
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlate value defaced
  6. Pass77,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    446507647281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty
  7. Fail77,755 miles (+1,958)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    810651004319
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty
  8. Pass75,797 miles (+1,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    564725371088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass73,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    888237858629
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper strut mounting slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPlate value has been taped over
  10. Fail73,859 miles (+2,305)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    373642031649
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper strut mounting slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPlate value has been taped over
  11. Pass71,554 miles (+5,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    516827487491
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rear silencer is very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  12. Pass66,398 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    175528731678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    784735395395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,410 miles (+2,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    635639734387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass59,065 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    419027841404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,059 miles (+1,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    704807676973
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass57,270 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    987311324372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,622 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    128316823394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,370 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    898891522354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,073 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    276484331341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,196 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    893618620324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,188 miles (+3,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    221146220365
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
  23. Pass34,529 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    654481439327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,540 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    592205138230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass27,321 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,321 miles
    Test number
    914135657212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass24,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,494 miles
    Test number
    900848686124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 YOP

Does LM03 YOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 YOP is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YOP?
The MOT on LM03 YOP 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 YOP done?
LM03 YOP was recorded at 89,378 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has LM03 YOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YOP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 YOP 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 YOP find?
LM03 YOP passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; plate value defaced.

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