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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 ZRCMOT history

LM03 ZRC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 207,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LM03 ZRC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
207,377 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZRC
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
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZRC was last recorded at 207,377 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 6,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,328 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,049 miles
Average per year
9,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,377 miles
  • 2022 – 201,328 miles
  • 2021 – 195,513 miles
  • 2020 – 190,579 miles
  • 2019 – 185,783 miles
  • 2018 – 181,983 miles
  • 2017 – 176,343 miles
  • 2016 – 163,446 miles
  • 2015 – 149,044 miles
  • 2014 – 133,608 miles
  • 2013 – 117,868 miles
  • 2012 – 103,204 miles
  • 2011 – 89,609 miles
  • 2009 – 69,528 miles
  • 2008 – 54,440 miles
  • 2007 – 49,994 miles
  • 2006 – 40,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,377 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion on rear axle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,377 miles (+6,049)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,377 miles
    Test number
    602781984605
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,328 miles (+5,815)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    201,328 miles
    Test number
    782230244015
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,513 miles (+4,934)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    195,513 miles
    Test number
    529888346137
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  4. Pass190,579 miles (+4,796)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,579 miles
    Test number
    202684574961
    • MinorNearside 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass185,783 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,783 miles
    Test number
    177290895736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,983 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    181,983 miles
    Test number
    644667382750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass176,343 miles (+12,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,343 miles
    Test number
    336832331749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight corrosion

  8. Pass163,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    163,446 miles
    Test number
    450745142428
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle.

  9. Fail163,446 miles (+14,402)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,446 miles
    Test number
    257518274458
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle.

  10. Pass149,044 miles (+15,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,044 miles
    Test number
    115956735073
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear axle

  11. Pass133,608 miles (+15,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,608 miles
    Test number
    265239634004
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,868 miles (+14,664)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    817408833084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,204 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    288847132009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail103,204 miles (+13,595)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    515037432082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust silencer
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,609 miles (+20,081)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    997256141086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,528 miles (+15,088)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    772368659296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,440 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    662881168271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,440 miles (+4,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    824021068274
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,994 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    460362797181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    283055986444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZRC

Does LM03 ZRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZRC expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZRC?
The MOT on LM03 ZRC expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZRC done?
LM03 ZRC was recorded at 207,377 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 9,998 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZRC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZRC 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 ZRC find?
LM03 ZRC passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose, and 8 more.

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