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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZNNMOT history

LM03 ZNN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LM03 ZNN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
193,569 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZNN
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
15 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZNN was last recorded at 193,569 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,329 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,240 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,569 miles
  • 2023 – 191,329 miles
  • 2022 – 188,224 miles
  • 2021 – 185,209 miles
  • 2020 – 182,553 miles
  • 2019 – 176,567 miles
  • 2018 – 169,840 miles
  • 2017 – 160,627 miles
  • 2016 – 152,646 miles
  • 2015 – 144,462 miles
  • 2014 – 136,225 miles
  • 2013 – 129,104 miles
  • 2012 – 121,317 miles
  • 2011 – 114,972 miles
  • 2010 – 102,940 miles
  • 2009 – 93,868 miles
  • 2008 – 31,046 miles
  • 2007 – 65,077 miles
  • 2006 – 53,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,569 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,569 miles (+2,240)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    193,569 miles
    Test number
    788914509656
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass191,329 miles (+3,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,329 miles
    Test number
    207235565713
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,224 miles
    Test number
    999406387999
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail188,224 miles (+3,015)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,224 miles
    Test number
    219276339903
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,209 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    185,209 miles
    Test number
    388337933067
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail185,209 miles (+2,656)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,209 miles
    Test number
    499027198281
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass182,553 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    182,553 miles
    Test number
    720866253289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,567 miles (+6,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,567 miles
    Test number
    723369293208
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cover corroded

  9. Pass169,840 miles (+9,213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,840 miles
    Test number
    968505161041
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,627 miles (+7,981)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,627 miles
    Test number
    869643274964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  11. Pass152,646 miles (+8,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    855787772659
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  12. Fail144,462 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    168996575152
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass144,462 miles (+8,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    316926175121
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass136,225 miles (+7,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    267900674148
    • NoteCorrosion and pitting to front brake discs

  15. Fail129,104 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    486959773134
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silenser deteriated

  16. Pass129,104 miles (+7,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    886699373177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silenser deteriated

  17. Pass121,317 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    277266582412
    • 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

  18. Fail121,316 miles (+6,344)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,316 miles
    Test number
    549876882140
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear discs excessively corroded
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass114,972 miles (+12,032)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    736889631115
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S/R seat unable to fully inspect belt
    • NoteN/S mirror has slight damage

  20. Pass102,940 miles (+9,072)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,940 miles
    Test number
    951668240155
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteOsf door handle stiff
    • NoteOsf engine cover loose

  21. Pass93,868 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    844793359145
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine is leaking oil

  22. Fail93,867 miles (+62,821)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    643043659176
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine is leaking oil

  23. Pass31,046 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,046 miles
    Test number
    470958558197
    • NoteHANDBRAKE STIFF B/D
    • NoteREAR PADS WORN LOW

  24. Fail81,670 miles (+16,593)2 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    332588458149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHANDBRAKE STIFF B/D
    • NoteHEAD LAMPS ON VERY LOW SETTING
    • NoteREAR PADS WORN LOW
    • NoteTRACKING BADLY OUT

  25. Pass65,077 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    460269157103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    172480686101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZNN

Does LM03 ZNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZNN expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZNN?
The MOT on LM03 ZNN expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZNN done?
LM03 ZNN was recorded at 193,569 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZNN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZNN 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 ZNN find?
LM03 ZNN passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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