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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 JPJMOT history

LR03 JPJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 238,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR03 JPJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
238,772 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 JPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 JPJ was last recorded at 238,772 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,258 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
11,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,772 miles
  • 2024 – 231,552 miles
  • 2023 – 223,118 miles
  • 2022 – 206,310 miles
  • 2021 – 194,217 miles
  • 2020 – 183,062 miles
  • 2019 – 169,795 miles
  • 2018 – 156,074 miles
  • 2017 – 139,018 miles
  • 2016 – 123,910 miles
  • 2015 – 112,694 miles
  • 2014 – 93,510 miles
  • 2013 – 86,027 miles
  • 2012 – 78,914 miles
  • 2011 – 72,472 miles
  • 2010 – 60,599 miles
  • 2009 – 48,093 miles
  • 2008 – 38,130 miles
  • 2007 – 26,782 miles
  • 2006 – 20,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,772 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    238,772 miles
    Test number
    4734674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail238,258 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,258 miles
    Test number
    4683319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass231,552 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    231,552 miles
    Test number
    740506139836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass223,118 miles (+16,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    223,118 miles
    Test number
    886650478499
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass206,310 miles (+12,093)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    206,310 miles
    Test number
    132418093739
    • 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 component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass194,217 miles (+11,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,217 miles
    Test number
    862168836855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,062 miles
    Test number
    295949069412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,062 miles (+13,267)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,062 miles
    Test number
    996936314077
    • DangerousFront Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Holed (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation All brakes (1.2.1 (d))

  9. Pass169,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,795 miles
    Test number
    901051553942
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

  10. Fail169,780 miles (+13,706)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,780 miles
    Test number
    124954580536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

  11. Pass156,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,074 miles
    Test number
    884134288800
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail156,074 miles (+17,056)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,074 miles
    Test number
    334454433209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass139,018 miles (+15,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,018 miles
    Test number
    789334952877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    984243420888
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  15. Fail123,910 miles (+11,216)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    825413348145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  16. Pass112,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    339362635129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail112,694 miles (+19,184)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    867532135189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass93,510 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    225373534448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteChips in screen all under 10mm

  19. Fail93,510 miles (+7,483)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    336462434131
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteChips in screen all under 10mm

  20. Pass86,027 miles (+7,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    749046573159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass78,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    228021182406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,914 miles (+6,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    805721582105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass72,472 miles (+11,873)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    398972581167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,599 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    230627090403
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass60,599 miles (+12,506)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    733377090104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    201404489163
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail48,093 miles (+9,963)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    341554589116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass38,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    360700178172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,130 miles (+11,348)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    731249568199
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  30. Pass26,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    173849397113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,782 miles (+6,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    190358497152
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Fail20,758 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,758 miles
    Test number
    434725836109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  33. Pass20,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,758 miles
    Test number
    510575936133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 JPJ

Does LR03 JPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 JPJ expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 JPJ?
The MOT on LR03 JPJ expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 JPJ done?
LR03 JPJ was recorded at 238,772 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 11,274 miles a year.
Has LR03 JPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 JPJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 JPJ 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 JPJ find?
LR03 JPJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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