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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM03 ZZPMOT history

LM03 ZZP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LM03 ZZP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,627 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZZP was last recorded at 130,627 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,773 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,854 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,627 miles
  • 2025 – 127,773 miles
  • 2024 – 118,417 miles
  • 2023 – 117,490 miles
  • 2022 – 113,246 miles
  • 2021 – 109,693 miles
  • 2020 – 105,435 miles
  • 2019 – 102,240 miles
  • 2018 – 93,499 miles
  • 2017 – 88,147 miles
  • 2016 – 81,163 miles
  • 2015 – 75,461 miles
  • 2014 – 68,054 miles
  • 2013 – 63,173 miles
  • 2012 – 57,624 miles
  • 2011 – 51,415 miles
  • 2010 – 45,871 miles
  • 2009 – 39,525 miles
  • 2008 – 34,619 miles
  • 2007 – 27,861 miles
  • 2006 – 22,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,627 miles
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear slight brake bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear slight brake lag

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,627 miles (+2,854)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,627 miles
    Test number
    463937121132
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,773 miles
    Test number
    683552650895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly fouling inner wheel arch covers

  3. Fail127,762 miles (+9,345)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    505588410248
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly fouling inner wheel arch covers

  4. Pass118,417 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,417 miles
    Test number
    930795496817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake lag

  5. Pass117,490 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    151892826385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake lag

  6. Pass113,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,246 miles
    Test number
    924602976580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,246 miles (+3,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,246 miles
    Test number
    683810284981
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass109,693 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    687656274193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,435 miles
    Test number
    479029582367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,435 miles (+3,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,435 miles
    Test number
    832973126764
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass102,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    416263772176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,240 miles (+8,741)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    324500270351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    952202766786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,499 miles (+5,352)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    595887628402
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    662095256443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,147 miles (+6,984)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    515673505883
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,163 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    899837884662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    705565405225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,461 miles (+7,407)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    665545905267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass68,054 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    435148994168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    598538893118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,173 miles (+5,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    359068993101
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)

  23. Pass57,624 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    678451102282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,415 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    587396591100
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape inside edge

  25. Fail51,415 miles (+5,544)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    948546691187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape inside edge

  26. Pass45,871 miles (+6,346)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    152640200264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked

  27. Pass39,525 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    171072499129
    • NoteBoth front tyes staering to wear
    • NoteO/s rear lamp lens cracked but complete and not effecting its function

  28. Fail39,525 miles (+4,906)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    283982199126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyes staering to wear
    • NoteO/s rear lamp lens cracked but complete and not effecting its function

  29. Pass34,619 miles (+6,758)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,619 miles
    Test number
    323740108271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r light lens cracked

  30. Pass27,861 miles (+5,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,861 miles
    Test number
    443469897176
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken but scure.

  31. Pass22,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,455 miles
    Test number
    212849696470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZZP

Does LM03 ZZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZZP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZZP?
The MOT on LM03 ZZP is valid until 4 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 ZZP done?
LM03 ZZP was recorded at 130,627 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZZP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZZP 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 ZZP find?
LM03 ZZP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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