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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 EVJMOT history

LR03 EVJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LR03 EVJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,942 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EVJ
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EVJ was last recorded at 116,942 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,002 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,942 miles
  • 2025 – 115,002 miles
  • 2024 – 109,318 miles
  • 2023 – 104,435 miles
  • 2022 – 101,441 miles
  • 2021 – 99,803 miles
  • 2020 – 98,994 miles
  • 2019 – 98,182 miles
  • 2018 – 94,758 miles
  • 2017 – 89,268 miles
  • 2016 – 89,155 miles
  • 2015 – 88,797 miles
  • 2014 – 81,988 miles
  • 2013 – 73,997 miles
  • 2012 – 68,557 miles
  • 2011 – 60,312 miles
  • 2010 – 55,155 miles
  • 2009 – 50,556 miles
  • 2008 – 44,182 miles
  • 2007 – 38,746 miles
  • 2006 – 31,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,942 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,942 miles (+1,940)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,942 miles
    Test number
    447265792297
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,002 miles (+5,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    361320944068
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak dripping off under engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,318 miles (+4,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    764120968285
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,435 miles (+2,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    890993962317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear down low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear down low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass101,441 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,441 miles
    Test number
    631410651937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,803 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    961113633045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    489721580880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail98,994 miles (+812)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    878916697858
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass98,182 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    945742733396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    530064354233
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak raidiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail94,758 miles (+5,490)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    614144102979
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak raidiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,268 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    378517129409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,155 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    880605585144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    807166786793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,797 miles (+6,809)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    110742346284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass81,988 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    505363624208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    517639433225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,997 miles (+5,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    725649633243
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass68,557 miles (+8,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    376362742400
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass60,312 miles (+27)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    977269501118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust suport holder insecure

  21. Fail60,285 miles (+5,130)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    197696201195
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust suport holder insecure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre abnormal wear

  22. Pass55,155 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    783064410193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly faded

  23. Fail55,155 miles (+4,599)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    920134910157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly faded

  24. Pass50,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    280314419462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,556 miles (+6,374)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    822994419147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s headlamp lens damaged

  26. Pass44,182 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    884656808111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,746 miles (+7,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    273980417100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass31,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,019 miles
    Test number
    651786796038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EVJ

Does LR03 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EVJ is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EVJ?
The MOT on LR03 EVJ is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EVJ done?
LR03 EVJ was recorded at 116,942 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has LR03 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EVJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LR03 EVJ 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 EVJ find?
LR03 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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