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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZBTMOT history

LM03 ZBT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 200,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LM03 ZBT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
200,782 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZBT
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
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZBT was last recorded at 200,782 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 3,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,253 miles · 18 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
3,529 miles
Average per year
9,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,782 miles
  • 2020 – 197,253 miles
  • 2019 – 193,284 miles
  • 2018 – 187,201 miles
  • 2017 – 180,254 miles
  • 2016 – 172,413 miles
  • 2015 – 164,127 miles
  • 2014 – 157,552 miles
  • 2013 – 150,705 miles
  • 2012 – 142,865 miles
  • 2011 – 135,514 miles
  • 2010 – 117,361 miles
  • 2009 – 95,882 miles
  • 2008 – 80,246 miles
  • 2007 – 63,078 miles
  • 2006 – 51,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,782 miles
  • AdvisoryALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSE UNIONS CORROSION
  • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES CORROSION
  • AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORROSION

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,782 miles (+3,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,782 miles
    Test number
    722280314492
    • AdvisoryALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSE UNIONS CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES CORROSION
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORROSION

  2. Pass197,253 miles (+3,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    197,253 miles
    Test number
    692871362444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass193,284 miles (+6,083)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,284 miles
    Test number
    700776003989
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very dirty

  4. Pass187,201 miles (+6,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    187,201 miles
    Test number
    849337230580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass180,254 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,254 miles
    Test number
    569782673052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,413 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,413 miles
    Test number
    607485255033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,127 miles (+6,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,127 miles
    Test number
    725579015236
    • NoteO/s/r slight bind caliper arm sticking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limits

  8. Pass157,552 miles (+6,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    857011314217
    • NoteRear silencer outter skin corroded

  9. Pass150,705 miles (+7,840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    150,705 miles
    Test number
    176063713220
    • NoteExhaust outter skin corroded
    • NoteFront tyres 2.5mm with edge wear

  10. Fail142,865 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    376636112269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount deteriorated
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass142,865 miles (+7,351)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    767776712208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount deteriorated
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass135,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,514 miles
    Test number
    206836511204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,514 miles (+18,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,514 miles
    Test number
    607033411207
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass117,361 miles (+21,479)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    123896730249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCatalyst weld seam corroded
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteP.a.s pipe damp at rack end
    • NoteRear discs worn and corroded

  15. Fail95,882 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    190294329283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteF pads worn low 2/3mm discs correded inner face
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on2mm

  16. Pass95,882 miles (+15,636)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    420904229275
    • NoteF pads worn low 2/3mm discs correded inner face
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on2mm

  17. Pass80,246 miles (+17,168)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    430212838203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,078 miles (+11,989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    920276337298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    334248046213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,089 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    500228946237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM03 ZBT

Does LM03 ZBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZBT expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZBT?
The MOT on LM03 ZBT expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZBT done?
LM03 ZBT was recorded at 200,782 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 9,037 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZBT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZBT 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 ZBT find?
LM03 ZBT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: all flexi brake hose unions corrosion; front suspension lower arm rear bushes corrosion; rear axle corrosion.

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