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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 XXHMOT history

LR03 XXH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

LR03 XXH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2021
Mileage
187,407 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XXH
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
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 XXH was last recorded at 187,407 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,605 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
10,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,407 miles
  • 2020 – 186,605 miles
  • 2019 – 175,306 miles
  • 2018 – 160,811 miles
  • 2017 – 148,075 miles
  • 2016 – 136,663 miles
  • 2015 – 122,343 miles
  • 2014 – 111,987 miles
  • 2013 – 98,548 miles
  • 2012 – 85,840 miles
  • 2010 – 65,708 miles
  • 2009 – 55,206 miles
  • 2008 – 44,996 miles
  • 2007 – 35,876 miles
  • 2006 – 27,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,407 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front upper mounts have alot of movement
  • AdvisoryEngine missfiring

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in O/S steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,407 miles (+802)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,407 miles
    Test number
    634023968489
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper mounts have alot of movement
    • AdvisoryEngine missfiring

  2. Pass186,605 miles (+11,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    762372895720
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front shock top mounts worn , both sides
    • AdvisoryNoise from alternator belt when turning steering

  3. Pass175,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,306 miles
    Test number
    116661779819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper pivot worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper shock pivot

  4. Fail175,306 miles (+14,495)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,306 miles
    Test number
    138855151337
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper pivot worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper shock pivot

  5. Pass160,811 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,811 miles
    Test number
    117469809713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S steering arm

  6. Fail160,779 miles (+12,704)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    460069007059
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S steering arm

  7. Pass148,075 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,075 miles
    Test number
    942585355433
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv damp
    • AdvisoryNs outer sill damaged

  8. Fail148,075 miles (+11,412)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,075 miles
    Test number
    539171682101
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv damp
    • AdvisoryNs outer sill damaged

  9. Pass136,663 miles (+14,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,663 miles
    Test number
    666628765752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass122,343 miles (+67)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    215481315402
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre sut in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  11. Fail122,276 miles (+10,289)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,276 miles
    Test number
    859178105118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre sut in tread
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass111,987 miles (+13,439)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,987 miles
    Test number
    228935414165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass98,548 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    968966913157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail98,548 miles (+12,708)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    239636213423
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass85,840 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    916158612193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail85,840 miles (+20,132)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    655218412110
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass65,708 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    300369940101
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded.

  18. Fail65,708 miles (+10,502)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    162319740124
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded.

  19. Pass55,206 miles (+10,210)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    481609529114
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOsf top shock mtg slight play

  20. Pass44,996 miles (+9,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    403101038190
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass35,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    452548727196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,876 miles (+8,562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    640608827139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass27,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    110226816195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 XXH

Does LR03 XXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XXH expired on 26 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XXH?
The MOT on LR03 XXH expired on 26 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XXH done?
LR03 XXH was recorded at 187,407 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 10,122 miles a year.
Has LR03 XXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XXH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 XXH 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 XXH find?
LR03 XXH failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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