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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZPWMOT history

LM03 ZPW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LM03 ZPW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
204,272 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZPW was last recorded at 204,272 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,416 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,272 miles
  • 2025 – 203,416 miles
  • 2024 – 201,412 miles
  • 2023 – 196,599 miles
  • 2022 – 187,739 miles
  • 2021 – 183,746 miles
  • 2020 – 176,814 miles
  • 2019 – 166,188 miles
  • 2018 – 157,468 miles
  • 2017 – 150,217 miles
  • 2016 – 140,079 miles
  • 2015 – 132,247 miles
  • 2014 – 126,161 miles
  • 2013 – 122,677 miles
  • 2012 – 119,813 miles
  • 2011 – 109,651 miles
  • 2010 – 100,682 miles
  • 2009 – 93,515 miles
  • 2008 – 87,254 miles
  • 2007 – 78,948 miles
  • 2006 – 71,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,272 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    204,272 miles
    Test number
    556168871108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass203,416 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    203,416 miles
    Test number
    697254235027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass201,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    201,412 miles
    Test number
    185134198604
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail201,412 miles (+4,813)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,412 miles
    Test number
    517548843623
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass196,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    196,599 miles
    Test number
    436369635234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,599 miles (+8,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,599 miles
    Test number
    354726132883
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass187,739 miles (+3,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    187,739 miles
    Test number
    602571789670
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass183,746 miles (+6,932)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    183,746 miles
    Test number
    175812632072
    • AdvisoryExhaust worn and repaired in many places
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates worn
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass176,814 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,814 miles
    Test number
    853801086432
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail176,814 miles (+10,626)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,814 miles
    Test number
    614570216248
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,188 miles (+8,720)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,188 miles
    Test number
    890646794971
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting broken

  12. Pass157,468 miles (+7,251)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    435774395919
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass150,217 miles (+10,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,217 miles
    Test number
    835354215077
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner faces pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass140,079 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,079 miles
    Test number
    335206150784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,247 miles (+6,086)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,247 miles
    Test number
    257829325290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r sidelight dull
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass126,161 miles (+3,484)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,161 miles
    Test number
    525941624208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting worn

  17. Pass122,677 miles (+2,864)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    605815333208
    • NoteFront wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt fraying

  18. Pass119,813 miles (+10,162)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    385858542464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorating

  19. Pass109,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    857456731271
    • NoteSlight wear to rear brake discs

  20. Fail109,651 miles (+8,969)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    228756231219
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSlight wear to rear brake discs

  21. Fail100,682 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    253550530213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs have slight wear
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre pressure found to be very low

  22. Pass100,682 miles (+7,167)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    703230430222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs have slight wear
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre pressure found to be very low

  23. Fail93,515 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    804074329250
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  24. Pass93,515 miles (+6,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    970764029246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  25. Pass87,254 miles (+8,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    374069738436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass78,948 miles (+7,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    430649817284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass71,227 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    510742526286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,100 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    170446156183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LM03 ZPW

Does LM03 ZPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZPW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZPW?
The MOT on LM03 ZPW is valid until 5 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 ZPW done?
LM03 ZPW was recorded at 204,272 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZPW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZPW 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 ZPW find?
LM03 ZPW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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