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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZPNMOT history

LM03 ZPN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 239,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LM03 ZPN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
239,694 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZPN was last recorded at 239,694 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,686 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,694 miles
  • 2025 – 237,857 miles
  • 2024 – 235,031 miles
  • 2023 – 232,850 miles
  • 2022 – 229,972 miles
  • 2021 – 223,544 miles
  • 2020 – 214,309 miles
  • 2019 – 204,766 miles
  • 2018 – 196,397 miles
  • 2017 – 189,020 miles
  • 2016 – 182,779 miles
  • 2015 – 170,422 miles
  • 2014 – 156,124 miles
  • 2013 – 142,243 miles
  • 2012 – 135,531 miles
  • 2011 – 125,488 miles
  • 2010 – 118,724 miles
  • 2009 – 106,451 miles
  • 2008 – 96,779 miles
  • 2007 – 86,051 miles
  • 2006 – 76,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake only just made minimum requirement,advise to have system checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rotational noise heard on road test but nothing found on test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,694 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    239,694 miles
    Test number
    534627089631
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail239,686 miles (+1,829)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,686 miles
    Test number
    761183328043
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass237,857 miles (+2,826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    237,857 miles
    Test number
    932203599093
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass235,031 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    235,031 miles
    Test number
    479924682210
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just made minimum requirement,advise to have system checked

  5. Fail235,025 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,025 miles
    Test number
    154977086438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just made minimum requirement,advise to have system checked

  6. Pass232,850 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    232,850 miles
    Test number
    594738134637
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryPerishing and cracking in o/s front tyre

  7. Pass229,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    229,972 miles
    Test number
    982258159580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail229,972 miles (+6,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,972 miles
    Test number
    957591879396
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass223,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    223,544 miles
    Test number
    524211154511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail223,538 miles (+9,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,538 miles
    Test number
    815180055559
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass214,309 miles (+9,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    214,309 miles
    Test number
    182953493174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass204,766 miles (+8,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    204,766 miles
    Test number
    604772416203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass196,397 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,397 miles
    Test number
    531300556239
    • AdvisoryRotational noise heard on road test but nothing found on test

  14. Fail196,381 miles (+7,361)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,381 miles
    Test number
    698508484796
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryRotational noise heard on road test but nothing found on test

  15. Pass189,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,020 miles
    Test number
    820934039958
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail189,019 miles (+6,240)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,019 miles
    Test number
    838532906510
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass182,779 miles (+12,357)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    182,779 miles
    Test number
    323699037998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak intercooler arear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  18. Pass170,422 miles (+14,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    170,422 miles
    Test number
    986883985150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass156,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    549827374182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail156,124 miles (+13,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    856097474172
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass142,243 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    969099783183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,531 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    465311592181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail135,248 miles (+9,760)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    279691982401
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  24. Pass125,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,488 miles
    Test number
    245818771106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail125,488 miles (+6,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,488 miles
    Test number
    806598771197
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass118,724 miles (+12,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    694476380113
    • NoteNail ion o/s/r tyre

  27. Pass106,451 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    811936969163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,779 miles (+10,728)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    203797578169
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass86,051 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    284130587101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    431470476183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZPN

Does LM03 ZPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZPN is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZPN?
The MOT on LM03 ZPN is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZPN done?
LM03 ZPN was recorded at 239,694 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,119 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZPN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZPN 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 ZPN find?
LM03 ZPN passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; bonnet heavily corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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