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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 AHLMOT history

LR03 AHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

LR03 AHL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
87,232 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 AHL was last recorded at 87,232 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,100 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,232 miles
  • 2023 – 87,100 miles
  • 2022 – 86,752 miles
  • 2021 – 86,231 miles
  • 2020 – 85,861 miles
  • 2019 – 85,403 miles
  • 2018 – 84,954 miles
  • 2017 – 81,882 miles
  • 2016 – 79,532 miles
  • 2015 – 75,469 miles
  • 2014 – 70,460 miles
  • 2013 – 64,953 miles
  • 2012 – 58,754 miles
  • 2011 – 51,647 miles
  • 2010 – 47,126 miles
  • 2009 – 42,627 miles
  • 2008 – 38,552 miles
  • 2007 – 34,030 miles
  • 2006 – 29,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,232 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust Flex Pipe Weak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust Flexible Pipe in Poor Condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,232 miles (+132)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    200783317283
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flex Pipe Weak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,100 miles (+348)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    495638463426
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light (EML) Illuminates
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexible Pipe in Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass86,752 miles (+521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    479579458024
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexible Pipe in Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory Mirror Housing Slightly damaged

  4. Pass86,231 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    811272809556
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light Illuminates Intermittently
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,210 miles (+349)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    432873128758
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,861 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    133013480331
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFlexi damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,861 miles (+458)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    346899138436
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFlexi damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,403 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    853022760825
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust casing damaged

  9. Fail85,403 miles (+449)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    155085532640
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    303734106757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail84,954 miles (+3,072)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    532824114644
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cords exposed 195/65/15/91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    172588632703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15/91H (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail81,882 miles (+2,350)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    773175207810
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15/91H (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass79,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    588752637982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,532 miles (+4,063)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    379393064901
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass75,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    179261615288
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail75,469 miles (+5,009)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    727301315236
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    555323604263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,460 miles (+5,507)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    498463404237
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass64,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    309610013425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,953 miles (+6,199)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    859370913289
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass58,754 miles (+7,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    668788902211
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,647 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    246758761154
    • 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)

  24. Pass47,126 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    500445760104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,627 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,627 miles
    Test number
    261510949458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,552 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,552 miles
    Test number
    404834648113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,030 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,030 miles
    Test number
    963203747164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,981 miles
    Test number
    750774046161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 AHL

Does LR03 AHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 AHL expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AHL?
The MOT on LR03 AHL expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 AHL done?
LR03 AHL was recorded at 87,232 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has LR03 AHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AHL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 AHL 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 LR03 AHL find?
LR03 AHL failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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