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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR03 VMZMOT history

LR03 VMZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

LR03 VMZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
104,618 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VMZ was last recorded at 104,618 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 6,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2018: 89,670 miles, lower than 89,678 miles on 13 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,792 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,826 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,618 miles
  • 2021 – 97,792 miles
  • 2019 – 93,053 miles
  • 2018 – 89,670 miles
  • 2017 – 87,764 miles
  • 2016 – 78,640 miles
  • 2015 – 73,618 miles
  • 2014 – 67,692 miles
  • 2013 – 62,402 miles
  • 2012 – 56,507 miles
  • 2011 – 52,525 miles
  • 2010 – 48,810 miles
  • 2009 – 43,965 miles
  • 2007 – 36,495 miles
  • 2006 – 27,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Driveshaft gearbox seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,618 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    931360540223
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail104,618 miles (+6,826)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    530692490004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,792 miles (+4,739)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    890870040242
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,053 miles (+3,383)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    437603983281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,670 miles (-8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    300339381518
    • AdvisoryNearside Driveshaft gearbox seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,678 miles (+1,914)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,678 miles
    Test number
    561940852514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Driveshaft gearbox seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,764 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    814442459263
    • 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)

  8. Pass84,859 miles (+6,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    442973573086
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade's is starting to smear
    • 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)

  9. Pass78,640 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    537473751992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    645767995040
    • 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)

  11. Fail73,618 miles (+5,926)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    116227495087
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Fail67,692 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    616434994077
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre Exhaust braket broken but surports exhaust
    • NoteFront exhaust braket broken but surports exhaust

  13. Pass67,692 miles (+5,290)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    868414994030
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre Exhaust braket broken but surports exhaust
    • NoteFront exhaust braket broken but surports exhaust

  14. Pass62,402 miles (+5,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,402 miles
    Test number
    919849793072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass56,507 miles (+3,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    307610292093
    • 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)

  16. Pass52,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    229354991042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,525 miles (+3,715)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    328821591030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass48,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    240588590050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,810 miles (+4,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    583276590018
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass43,965 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    170919189061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,495 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    541136677246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    961982106130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VMZ

Does LR03 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VMZ expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VMZ?
The MOT on LR03 VMZ expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VMZ done?
LR03 VMZ was recorded at 104,618 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has LR03 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VMZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 VMZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 VMZ find?
LR03 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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