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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 WNYMOT history

LR03 WNY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR03 WNY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,069 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WNY
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 valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WNY was last recorded at 178,069 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,684 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,385 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,069 miles
  • 2025 – 173,684 miles
  • 2024 – 169,834 miles
  • 2023 – 164,069 miles
  • 2022 – 158,890 miles
  • 2021 – 154,029 miles
  • 2020 – 149,607 miles
  • 2019 – 143,388 miles
  • 2018 – 139,306 miles
  • 2017 – 135,194 miles
  • 2016 – 131,715 miles
  • 2015 – 127,804 miles
  • 2014 – 123,982 miles
  • 2013 – 119,595 miles
  • 2012 – 113,889 miles
  • 2011 – 104,349 miles
  • 2010 – 93,118 miles
  • 2009 – 77,808 miles
  • 2008 – 67,097 miles
  • 2007 – 51,207 miles
  • 2006 – 39,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,069 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,069 miles (+4,385)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,069 miles
    Test number
    813483656347
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass173,684 miles (+3,850)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,684 miles
    Test number
    653756965149
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass169,834 miles (+5,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    597699935833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass164,069 miles (+5,179)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,069 miles
    Test number
    354282372859
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass158,890 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,890 miles
    Test number
    146067670492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail158,841 miles (+4,812)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,841 miles
    Test number
    289493631959
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass154,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,029 miles
    Test number
    890026275326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail154,029 miles (+4,422)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,029 miles
    Test number
    406656404401
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass149,607 miles (+6,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,607 miles
    Test number
    506484871999
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass143,388 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,388 miles
    Test number
    540581774209
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  11. Fail143,381 miles (+4,075)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,381 miles
    Test number
    401712487174
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  12. Pass139,306 miles (+4,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,306 miles
    Test number
    372684351924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  13. Pass135,194 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,194 miles
    Test number
    678239783142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  14. Fail135,190 miles (+3,475)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    760392200319
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  15. Pass131,715 miles (+3,911)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    419326906637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn / deteriorated
  16. Fail127,804 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    655328875070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear section exhaust corrosion
  17. Pass127,804 miles (+3,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    886028775050
    • NoteRear section exhaust corrosion
  18. Pass123,982 miles (+4,387)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,982 miles
    Test number
    747212594090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
  19. Pass119,595 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,595 miles
    Test number
    595031103162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,571 miles (+5,682)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    165846693077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  21. Pass113,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    429816692083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,889 miles (+9,540)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    539775392008
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteEngine oil and water levels low
  23. Pass104,349 miles (+11,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    226092501496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but system still supported
  24. Pass93,118 miles (+15,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    793955670050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Fail77,808 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    861623029027
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass77,808 miles (+10,711)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    984503629093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,097 miles (+15,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    401311528016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,207 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    651669527005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    481072656038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WNY

Does LR03 WNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 WNY is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WNY?
The MOT on LR03 WNY is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 WNY done?
LR03 WNY was recorded at 178,069 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LR03 WNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WNY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 WNY 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 WNY find?
LR03 WNY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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