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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 ZMYMOT history

LM03 ZMY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LM03 ZMY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
203,650 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZMY was last recorded at 203,650 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 8,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,758 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,892 miles
Average per year
9,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,650 miles
  • 2023 – 194,758 miles
  • 2022 – 186,511 miles
  • 2021 – 177,046 miles
  • 2020 – 171,660 miles
  • 2019 – 164,134 miles
  • 2018 – 157,686 miles
  • 2017 – 150,058 miles
  • 2016 – 137,792 miles
  • 2015 – 119,295 miles
  • 2014 – 100,868 miles
  • 2013 – 82,194 miles
  • 2012 – 64,772 miles
  • 2011 – 57,006 miles
  • 2010 – 51,649 miles
  • 2009 – 45,346 miles
  • 2008 – 39,199 miles
  • 2007 – 32,493 miles
  • 2006 – 25,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,650 miles
    Test number
    923249605406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail203,650 miles (+8,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,650 miles
    Test number
    461024722299
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass194,758 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,758 miles
    Test number
    786340464459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,699 miles (+8,188)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,699 miles
    Test number
    980160583820
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track control arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective two rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe tp flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass186,511 miles (+193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,511 miles
    Test number
    345072328903
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail186,318 miles (+9,272)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,318 miles
    Test number
    865788945185
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,046 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,046 miles
    Test number
    927400867290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail176,953 miles (+5,293)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,953 miles
    Test number
    737982304281
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass171,660 miles (+7,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    171,660 miles
    Test number
    720740489755
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass164,134 miles (+6,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,134 miles
    Test number
    197518836099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass157,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    854171036210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,686 miles (+7,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    941081019968
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass150,058 miles (+12,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,058 miles
    Test number
    465996657115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,792 miles
    Test number
    453244950972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,792 miles (+18,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,792 miles
    Test number
    511053522350
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail119,295 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    686226765136
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,295 miles (+18,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    825466565146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,868 miles (+18,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    686131954137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,194 miles (+17,422)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    126740353135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken

  20. Pass64,772 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    606378562184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,006 miles (+5,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    878733291163
    • NotePlay in offside front inner steering arm

  22. Pass51,649 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    121461900211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,346 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    261724979432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,199 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    792233088158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,493 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,493 miles
    Test number
    650176977138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    433771576184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZMY

Does LM03 ZMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZMY expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZMY?
The MOT on LM03 ZMY expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZMY done?
LM03 ZMY was recorded at 203,650 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 9,704 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZMY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZMY 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 ZMY find?
LM03 ZMY passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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