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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM03 ZBYMOT history

LM03 ZBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LM03 ZBY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,850 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZBY was last recorded at 160,850 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,700 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
5,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,850 miles
  • 2025 – 159,700 miles
  • 2023 – 156,395 miles
  • 2022 – 150,947 miles
  • 2021 – 148,755 miles
  • 2020 – 143,970 miles
  • 2019 – 131,679 miles
  • 2018 – 117,577 miles
  • 2017 – 104,877 miles
  • 2016 – 98,257 miles
  • 2015 – 92,224 miles
  • 2014 – 85,746 miles
  • 2013 – 79,897 miles
  • 2012 – 74,293 miles
  • 2011 – 69,657 miles
  • 2010 – 64,164 miles
  • 2009 – 60,911 miles
  • 2008 – 55,533 miles
  • 2007 – 52,036 miles
  • 2006 – 48,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,850 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,850 miles
    Test number
    988416858775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,700 miles
    Test number
    763166475944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly, hand brake not returning
    • AdvisoryWashers and wipers poor

  3. Fail159,696 miles (+3,301)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,696 miles
    Test number
    367894030873
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly, hand brake not returning
    • AdvisoryWashers and wipers poor

  4. Pass156,395 miles (+5,448)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,395 miles
    Test number
    735928586559
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,947 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,947 miles
    Test number
    924012499297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,755 miles
    Test number
    997545679364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail148,755 miles (+4,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,755 miles
    Test number
    816505086931
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    928366465751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,970 miles (+12,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    621742327796
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,679 miles (+14,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,679 miles
    Test number
    122093616123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,577 miles (+12,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,577 miles
    Test number
    159537543941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,877 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    181023361380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,257 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,257 miles
    Test number
    147558684105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,224 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    799117861467
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer CV gaiter leaking

  15. Pass85,746 miles (+5,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    249863064305
    • NoteNearside front inner driver shaft gaiter slightly insecure around shaft
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread depth close to legal limit

  16. Pass79,897 miles (+5,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    709576143361
    • NoteOffside front driveshaft inner CV gaiter slightly insecure. leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread

  17. Fail74,293 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    247965652338
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front sill

  18. Pass74,293 miles (+4,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    775875952395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front sill

  19. Pass69,657 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    339281041328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,164 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    300301940325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    261447639356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,911 miles (+5,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    692317339386
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass55,533 miles (+3,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    420145318424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

  24. Pass52,036 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    813322647374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    631122676116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZBY

Does LM03 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZBY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZBY?
The MOT on LM03 ZBY is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZBY done?
LM03 ZBY was recorded at 160,850 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZBY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LM03 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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