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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 EWBMOT history

LR03 EWB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LR03 EWB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
102,992 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EWB was last recorded at 102,992 miles on 5 May 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,924 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
3,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,992 miles
  • 2025 – 102,924 miles
  • 2024 – 102,789 miles
  • 2022 – 102,733 miles
  • 2021 – 102,581 miles
  • 2020 – 102,459 miles
  • 2019 – 101,347 miles
  • 2018 – 100,802 miles
  • 2017 – 100,259 miles
  • 2016 – 99,842 miles
  • 2015 – 96,104 miles
  • 2014 – 86,267 miles
  • 2013 – 81,990 miles
  • 2012 – 77,411 miles
  • 2011 – 72,304 miles
  • 2010 – 64,684 miles
  • 2009 – 53,644 miles
  • 2007 – 37,707 miles
  • 2006 – 29,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,992 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,992 miles
    Test number
    438096651233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail102,990 miles (+66)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,990 miles
    Test number
    121430131769
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass102,924 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,924 miles
    Test number
    635585162849
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail102,924 miles (+135)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,924 miles
    Test number
    300383352593
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass102,789 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    856950844412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail102,783 miles (+50)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    251311464931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass102,733 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    192851602226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,581 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,581 miles
    Test number
    657775228658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    488994170488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,459 miles (+1,112)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    235862054683
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass101,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    894837982390
    • 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))
  12. Fail101,347 miles (+545)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    673907422789
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
  13. Pass100,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    404170275680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,802 miles (+543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    653529867199
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass100,259 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    143998225711
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass99,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    889394578025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
  17. Fail99,842 miles (+3,738)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    666540765232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
  18. Pass96,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    377063215154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,104 miles (+9,837)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    486973215117
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  20. Pass86,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    897263614143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,267 miles (+4,277)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    626673914165
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  22. Pass81,990 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    955019613184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail81,987 miles (+4,576)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    628727513119
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass77,411 miles (+5,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    416119512103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass72,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    857937911185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,304 miles (+7,620)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    989267411162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  27. Pass64,684 miles (+11,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,684 miles
    Test number
    954489490066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass53,644 miles (+15,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    511829199074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  29. Pass37,707 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,707 miles
    Test number
    770036147108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    914335446179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EWB

Does LR03 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EWB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EWB?
The MOT on LR03 EWB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EWB done?
LR03 EWB was recorded at 102,992 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,667 miles a year.
Has LR03 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EWB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 EWB 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 EWB find?
LR03 EWB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 1 more.

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