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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZPKMOT history

LM03 ZPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

LM03 ZPK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
198,996 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZPK was last recorded at 198,996 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 18,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2012: 77,559 miles, lower than 173,597 miles on 11 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,990 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
18,006 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,996 miles
  • 2023 – 180,990 miles
  • 2022 – 165,633 miles
  • 2021 – 162,987 miles
  • 2020 – 160,812 miles
  • 2019 – 153,698 miles
  • 2018 – 136,441 miles
  • 2017 – 123,143 miles
  • 2016 – 109,465 miles
  • 2015 – 98,996 miles
  • 2014 – 87,511 miles
  • 2013 – 80,675 miles
  • 2012 – 77,559 miles
  • 2011 – 173,597 miles
  • 2010 – 154,340 miles
  • 2009 – 139,752 miles
  • 2008 – 121,904 miles
  • 2007 – 108,353 miles
  • 2006 – 82,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Under tray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,996 miles (+18,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    198,996 miles
    Test number
    334805713965
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,990 miles (+15,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,990 miles
    Test number
    975459936058
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOs mirror case loose but secure

  3. Pass165,633 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,633 miles
    Test number
    957233557507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,987 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,987 miles
    Test number
    972526114360
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,987 miles (+2,175)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,987 miles
    Test number
    373171422363
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,812 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    706539727347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,808 miles (+7,110)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,808 miles
    Test number
    481385073742
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass153,698 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    153,698 miles
    Test number
    603149233935
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail153,670 miles (+17,229)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,670 miles
    Test number
    525698847507
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass136,441 miles (+13,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,441 miles
    Test number
    379571769422
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass123,143 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,143 miles
    Test number
    473275008156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  12. Fail123,137 miles (+13,672)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    128789901674
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  13. Pass109,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    740901577206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s head lights poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  14. Fail109,459 miles (+10,463)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,459 miles
    Test number
    348541229963
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s head lights poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  15. Pass98,996 miles (+11,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,996 miles
    Test number
    315680905142
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,511 miles (+6,836)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,511 miles
    Test number
    868217194033
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsf cv gaitor twisted

  17. Pass80,675 miles (+3,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    556732103161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass77,559 miles (-96,038)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    389576302025
    • NoteBOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRELS RUSTED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteSMALL CONCAVE BULGE O/S/R TYRE

  19. Pass173,597 miles (+19,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    173,597 miles
    Test number
    499881411094
    • NoteFront to rear disc's are pitted

  20. Pass154,340 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    154,340 miles
    Test number
    824068040059
    • 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)

  21. Fail154,002 miles (+14,250)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,002 miles
    Test number
    171423240031
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass139,752 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    139,752 miles
    Test number
    450265239099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,527 miles (+17,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,527 miles
    Test number
    263981539006
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass121,904 miles (+13,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    681599448035
    • 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)

  25. Pass108,353 miles (+25,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    631362927135
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn

  26. Pass82,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    660248356103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZPK

Does LM03 ZPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZPK expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZPK?
The MOT on LM03 ZPK expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZPK done?
LM03 ZPK was recorded at 198,996 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZPK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ZPK find?
LM03 ZPK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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