Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
LR03 JPYMOT history
LR03 JPY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 143,049 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 JPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 JPY was last recorded at 143,049 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 6,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2019: 120,475 miles, lower than 120,476 miles on 9 Dec 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,901 miles · 20 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,148 miles
- Average per year
- 5,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,049 miles
- 2023 – 136,901 miles
- 2021 – 131,352 miles
- 2020 – 127,489 miles
- 2019 – 120,475 miles
- 2018 – 111,375 miles
- 2017 – 98,856 miles
- 2016 – 95,384 miles
- 2015 – 93,103 miles
- 2014 – 89,967 miles
- 2013 – 86,187 miles
- 2012 – 78,975 miles
- 2011 – 69,650 miles
- 2010 – 64,157 miles
- 2009 – 60,182 miles
- 2008 – 48,601 miles
- 2007 – 37,191 miles
- 2006 – 28,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,049 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,049 miles (+6,148)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 143,049 miles
- Test number
- 392352534767
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,901 miles (+8)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 136,901 miles
- Test number
- 620224450931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Fail136,893 miles (+5,541)3 dangerous2 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,893 miles
- Test number
- 988429026428
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component incorrectly fitted - suspension arm ball joint
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass131,352 miles (+3,863)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,352 miles
- Test number
- 662841204922
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,489 miles (+108)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,489 miles
- Test number
- 713796135361
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail127,381 miles (+6,906)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,381 miles
- Test number
- 298028561946
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass120,475 miles (-1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,475 miles
- Test number
- 694535430825
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front, lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail120,476 miles (+9,101)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,476 miles
- Test number
- 738656894084
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front, lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass111,375 miles (+12,519)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 111,375 miles
- Test number
- 288657397397
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,856 miles (+663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 98,856 miles
- Test number
- 690223797038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,193 miles (+2,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,193 miles
- Test number
- 194536187453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,384 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 95,384 miles
- Test number
- 215099909664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 93,103 miles
- Test number
- 738214432123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,103 miles (+3,136)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,103 miles
- Test number
- 522663433822
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,967 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 89,967 miles
- Test number
- 186843774264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,187 miles (+7,212)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 86,187 miles
- Test number
- 959743073270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,975 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 78,975 miles
- Test number
- 578706982286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,128 miles (+6,478)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 76,128 miles
- Test number
- 965084142102
- NoteBoth front rear lower wishbone bushes
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteOffside rear seat belt slightly damaged
Pass69,650 miles (+5,493)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 69,650 miles
- Test number
- 807094321138
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass64,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,157 miles
- Test number
- 370136340175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,157 miles (+3,975)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,157 miles
- Test number
- 160304040109
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass60,182 miles (+11,581)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,182 miles
- Test number
- 530544899175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,601 miles (+11,410)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,601 miles
- Test number
- 944559098171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,191 miles (+8,522)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,191 miles
- Test number
- 271847987487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,669 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,669 miles
- Test number
- 652901896196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,622 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,622 miles
- Test number
- 994178786119
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LR03 JPY
- Does LR03 JPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JPY is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 JPY?
- The MOT on LR03 JPY is valid until 24 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 JPY done?
- LR03 JPY was recorded at 143,049 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
- Has LR03 JPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 JPY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR03 JPY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 JPY find?
- LR03 JPY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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