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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 VCJMOT history

LR03 VCJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

LR03 VCJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
193,952 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VCJ
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
12 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VCJ was last recorded at 193,952 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,681 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
9,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,952 miles
  • 2023 – 192,034 miles
  • 2022 – 186,873 miles
  • 2021 – 178,430 miles
  • 2020 – 172,361 miles
  • 2019 – 165,565 miles
  • 2018 – 153,940 miles
  • 2017 – 144,017 miles
  • 2016 – 133,739 miles
  • 2015 – 123,154 miles
  • 2014 – 111,411 miles
  • 2013 – 102,856 miles
  • 2012 – 92,057 miles
  • 2011 – 81,749 miles
  • 2010 – 71,895 miles
  • 2009 – 59,671 miles
  • 2008 – 48,577 miles
  • 2006 – 35,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,952 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,952 miles
    Test number
    348041015608
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail193,952 miles (+271)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,952 miles
    Test number
    172823175963
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail193,681 miles (+1,647)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,681 miles
    Test number
    160475049473
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,034 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    192,034 miles
    Test number
    290596132548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail192,032 miles (+384)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,032 miles
    Test number
    553741886623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail191,648 miles (+4,775)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,648 miles
    Test number
    441218797582
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass186,873 miles (+8,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,873 miles
    Test number
    648591505698
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass178,430 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,430 miles
    Test number
    284782293335
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass172,361 miles (+6,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,361 miles
    Test number
    620209209082
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass165,565 miles (+11,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,565 miles
    Test number
    982023253088
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f suspension top mount

  11. Pass153,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    930335415654
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  12. Fail153,940 miles (+9,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    281724028899
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  13. Pass144,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    858587772522
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  14. Fail144,017 miles (+10,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    471087348064
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  15. Pass133,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,739 miles
    Test number
    433024860121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,739 miles (+10,585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,739 miles
    Test number
    678132197790
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass123,154 miles (+11,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,154 miles
    Test number
    659797545043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,411 miles
    Test number
    229209044066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail111,410 miles (+8,554)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    117069844491
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass102,856 miles (+10,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,856 miles
    Test number
    149535673029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,057 miles
    Test number
    259254282069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail92,057 miles (+10,308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,057 miles
    Test number
    397414282068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    968492891039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,749 miles (+9,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    549270391055
    • FailureNearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass71,895 miles (+12,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    530520590052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,671 miles (+11,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    240546689091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass48,577 miles (+13,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,577 miles
    Test number
    304958288036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    834082526280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VCJ

Does LR03 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VCJ expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VCJ?
The MOT on LR03 VCJ expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VCJ done?
LR03 VCJ was recorded at 193,952 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 9,030 miles a year.
Has LR03 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VCJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 VCJ 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 VCJ find?
LR03 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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