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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZPUMOT history

LM03 ZPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 271,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM03 ZPU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
271,449 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZPU
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
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZPU was last recorded at 271,449 miles on 5 May 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,411 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
11,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,449 miles
  • 2025 – 271,411 miles
  • 2024 – 267,750 miles
  • 2023 – 260,059 miles
  • 2022 – 248,367 miles
  • 2021 – 231,745 miles
  • 2020 – 217,617 miles
  • 2019 – 193,742 miles
  • 2018 – 182,754 miles
  • 2017 – 172,776 miles
  • 2016 – 154,093 miles
  • 2015 – 123,599 miles
  • 2014 – 92,560 miles
  • 2013 – 89,451 miles
  • 2012 – 86,038 miles
  • 2011 – 82,721 miles
  • 2010 – 79,220 miles
  • 2009 – 73,639 miles
  • 2008 – 66,999 miles
  • 2007 – 62,628 miles
  • 2006 – 48,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension components rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Suspension components and brake pipes painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,449 miles (+38)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    271,449 miles
    Test number
    736298442591
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail271,411 miles (+3,661)4 major2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,411 miles
    Test number
    365167004020
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine and gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass267,750 miles (+7,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    267,750 miles
    Test number
    275692352838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage and suspension components painted

  4. Pass260,059 miles (+367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    260,059 miles
    Test number
    941772982137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components and brake pipes painted
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  5. Fail259,692 miles (+11,325)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,692 miles
    Test number
    697407041684
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack insecure Bolts through subframe loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components and brake pipes painted
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  6. Pass248,367 miles (+16,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    248,367 miles
    Test number
    641626117657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty

  7. Pass231,745 miles (+14,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    231,745 miles
    Test number
    110532706856
    • 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 mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass217,617 miles (+23,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    217,617 miles
    Test number
    768966252036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass193,742 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,742 miles
    Test number
    800849205352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail193,740 miles (+10,986)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,740 miles
    Test number
    355993622574
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass182,754 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,754 miles
    Test number
    293322154113
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  12. Fail182,648 miles (+9,872)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,648 miles
    Test number
    165128010260
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot leaking oil
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock arbsorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rer coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  13. Pass172,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,776 miles
    Test number
    747108174915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,776 miles (+18,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,776 miles
    Test number
    787513525823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass154,093 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,093 miles
    Test number
    167388677449
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail153,920 miles (+30,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,920 miles
    Test number
    743695300977
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass123,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    723923219097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,599 miles (+31,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    739514286748
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass92,560 miles (+3,109)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    928362204307
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNo spare tyre
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass89,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    506221733375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,451 miles (+3,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    866820933366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  22. Pass86,038 miles (+3,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    129445142370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass82,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    448019911447
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition (replace once pads wear down)

  24. Fail82,721 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    455639811480
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition (replace once pads wear down)

  25. Pass79,220 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    972817920302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    954361939317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,639 miles (+6,640)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    451931039487
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass66,999 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    142298048288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,628 miles (+13,817)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    273190757249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    631590026239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZPU

Does LM03 ZPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZPU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZPU?
The MOT on LM03 ZPU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZPU done?
LM03 ZPU was recorded at 271,449 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 11,279 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZPU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZPU 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 ZPU find?
LM03 ZPU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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