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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 YAUMOT history

LR03 YAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 215,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

LR03 YAU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2025
Mileage
215,967 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YAU
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
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YAU was last recorded at 215,967 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,967 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,967 miles
  • 2023 – 207,915 miles
  • 2022 – 199,918 miles
  • 2021 – 191,840 miles
  • 2020 – 183,766 miles
  • 2019 – 178,246 miles
  • 2018 – 169,758 miles
  • 2017 – 160,258 miles
  • 2016 – 151,169 miles
  • 2015 – 141,329 miles
  • 2014 – 131,197 miles
  • 2013 – 114,455 miles
  • 2012 – 104,442 miles
  • 2011 – 92,268 miles
  • 2010 – 79,509 miles
  • 2009 – 67,542 miles
  • 2008 – 56,794 miles
  • 2007 – 45,617 miles
  • 2006 – 35,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,967 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    215,967 miles
    Test number
    882409600487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail215,967 miles (+8,052)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,967 miles
    Test number
    358139604669
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    207,915 miles
    Test number
    470573809094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsf wing rusty

  4. Fail207,913 miles (+7,995)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,913 miles
    Test number
    296594285343
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsf wing rusty

  5. Pass199,918 miles (+8,078)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,918 miles
    Test number
    482732705963
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension com[ponent rusty

  6. Pass191,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    191,840 miles
    Test number
    590676053443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail191,840 miles (+8,074)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,840 miles
    Test number
    585341881320
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass183,766 miles (+5,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,766 miles
    Test number
    776362899799
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass178,246 miles (+8,488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,246 miles
    Test number
    452820156436
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass169,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    231391198960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,758 miles (+9,500)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    432231594388
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass160,258 miles (+9,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,258 miles
    Test number
    817409995895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass151,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,169 miles
    Test number
    585697964122
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail151,169 miles (+9,840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,169 miles
    Test number
    841714692628
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail141,329 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,329 miles
    Test number
    359222425200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass141,329 miles (+10,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,329 miles
    Test number
    859162025202
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass131,197 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,197 miles
    Test number
    266624044284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail126,597 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,597 miles
    Test number
    715736674095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass126,597 miles (+12,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,597 miles
    Test number
    855476774050
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail114,455 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    155970753493
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass114,455 miles (+10,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    705710153030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass104,442 miles (+51)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,442 miles
    Test number
    157906772411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail104,391 miles (+12,123)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,391 miles
    Test number
    139574472051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass92,268 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    426744651029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Fail92,268 miles (+12,759)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    296264051012
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass79,509 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    661898760038
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail79,508 miles (+11,966)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    614568860059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail67,542 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    204447579084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass67,542 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    511317279033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,794 miles (+11,177)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    793167878080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,617 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    850878377050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    474749706176
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR03 YAU

Does LR03 YAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 YAU expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YAU?
The MOT on LR03 YAU expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 YAU done?
LR03 YAU was recorded at 215,967 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 9,814 miles a year.
Has LR03 YAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YAU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 YAU 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 YAU find?
LR03 YAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wing rusty, and 2 more.

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