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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 EVFMOT history

LR03 EVF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 264,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LR03 EVF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
264,397 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EVF
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EVF was last recorded at 264,397 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 12,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,930 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,467 miles
Average per year
13,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 264,397 miles
  • 2021 – 251,930 miles
  • 2020 – 236,747 miles
  • 2019 – 223,553 miles
  • 2018 – 209,898 miles
  • 2017 – 196,849 miles
  • 2016 – 186,573 miles
  • 2015 – 178,017 miles
  • 2014 – 176,296 miles
  • 2013 – 164,152 miles
  • 2012 – 152,993 miles
  • 2011 – 139,027 miles
  • 2010 – 126,241 miles
  • 2009 – 117,022 miles
  • 2008 – 98,486 miles
  • 2007 – 78,723 miles
  • 2006 – 54,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass264,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    264,397 miles
    Test number
    601487721646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail264,397 miles (+12,467)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,397 miles
    Test number
    335386403975
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    251,930 miles
    Test number
    506209199069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail251,930 miles (+15,183)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,930 miles
    Test number
    334115524765
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass236,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    236,747 miles
    Test number
    977883074485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail236,747 miles (+13,194)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,747 miles
    Test number
    416207607645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass223,553 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    223,553 miles
    Test number
    574710941727
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail223,363 miles (+13,465)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,363 miles
    Test number
    825286320358
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass209,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    209,898 miles
    Test number
    802910068787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,898 miles (+13,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,898 miles
    Test number
    740086626847
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass196,849 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    196,849 miles
    Test number
    318432384127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail196,764 miles (+10,191)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,764 miles
    Test number
    156629809211
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass186,573 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    186,573 miles
    Test number
    520634377407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,017 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    178,017 miles
    Test number
    296821345037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass176,296 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    176,296 miles
    Test number
    377353894076
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail176,294 miles (+12,142)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,294 miles
    Test number
    739613594030
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass164,152 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    348946703114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail164,152 miles (+11,159)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    789566803152
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass152,993 miles (+13,966)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    152,993 miles
    Test number
    176405092459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,027 miles (+12,786)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    719921191051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front and both rear brake discs worn

  21. Pass126,241 miles (+9,219)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    953191790031
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise renewal of front number plate

  22. Pass117,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    112313199455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,022 miles (+18,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    320863599092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass98,486 miles (+19,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    101959398085
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass78,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    964341807170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,722 miles (+23,777)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    144101207196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s outer c.v boot leaking grease

  27. Pass54,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    583739176061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,945 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    740309476051
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR03 EVF

Does LR03 EVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EVF expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EVF?
The MOT on LR03 EVF expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EVF done?
LR03 EVF was recorded at 264,397 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 13,227 miles a year.
Has LR03 EVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EVF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 EVF 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 EVF find?
LR03 EVF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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