
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR03 HKWMOT history
LR03 HKW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 208,093 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HKW
- 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
- 12 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HKW was last recorded at 208,093 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Oct 2018: 138,373 miles, lower than 150,269 miles on 6 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,840 miles · 16 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 253 miles
- Average per year
- 10,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 208,093 miles
- 2020 – 193,443 miles
- 2019 – 172,915 miles
- 2018 – 138,373 miles
- 2017 – 150,269 miles
- 2016 – 139,306 miles
- 2015 – 127,957 miles
- 2014 – 120,590 miles
- 2013 – 112,640 miles
- 2012 – 104,160 miles
- 2011 – 96,881 miles
- 2010 – 88,104 miles
- 2009 – 81,836 miles
- 2008 – 73,895 miles
- 2007 – 67,932 miles
- 2006 – 46,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive All under engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,093 miles (+253)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 208,093 miles
- Test number
- 807811049040
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Fail207,840 miles (+14,397)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,840 miles
- Test number
- 387157396083
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Pass193,443 miles (+192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 193,443 miles
- Test number
- 890259726873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,251 miles (+20,336)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,251 miles
- Test number
- 100464391495
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,915 miles (+34,542)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,915 miles
- Test number
- 902530931721
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,373 miles (-11,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 138,373 miles
- Test number
- 743969689634
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 150,269 miles
- Test number
- 292924060037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,269 miles (+10,963)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,269 miles
- Test number
- 442814550504
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass139,306 miles (+11,349)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 139,306 miles
- Test number
- 853640521826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 127,957 miles
- Test number
- 217396601393
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail127,957 miles (+7,367)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,957 miles
- Test number
- 201765715118
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass120,590 miles (+7,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 120,590 miles
- Test number
- 867112774214
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,640 miles (+8,480)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,640 miles
- Test number
- 656591263218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,160 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 104,160 miles
- Test number
- 847976062209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,154 miles (+7,273)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 838449252278
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass96,881 miles (+8,777)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 96,881 miles
- Test number
- 588380551236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,104 miles (+6,268)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 88,104 miles
- Test number
- 902057350294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,836 miles (+7,941)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,836 miles
- Test number
- 852812459239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,895 miles (+5,963)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 73,895 miles
- Test number
- 780141068258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,932 miles (+4,631)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,932 miles
- Test number
- 742680367209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,301 miles (+17,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 63,301 miles
- Test number
- 970698757196
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 46,162 miles
- Test number
- 253325536143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,162 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,162 miles
- Test number
- 503535736166
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LR03 HKW
- Does LR03 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HKW expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HKW?
- The MOT on LR03 HKW expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HKW done?
- LR03 HKW was recorded at 208,093 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 10,437 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HKW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HKW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 HKW find?
- LR03 HKW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust rusty.
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