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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 ZCLMOT history

LR03 ZCL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LR03 ZCL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,766 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZCL
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 valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZCL was last recorded at 189,766 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,513 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,253 miles
Average per year
8,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,766 miles
  • 2025 – 182,513 miles
  • 2024 – 179,175 miles
  • 2023 – 174,018 miles
  • 2022 – 168,815 miles
  • 2021 – 164,784 miles
  • 2020 – 156,014 miles
  • 2019 – 152,431 miles
  • 2018 – 146,225 miles
  • 2017 – 134,229 miles
  • 2016 – 125,978 miles
  • 2015 – 115,579 miles
  • 2014 – 104,740 miles
  • 2013 – 94,437 miles
  • 2011 – 75,835 miles
  • 2010 – 65,136 miles
  • 2009 – 54,032 miles
  • 2008 – 43,654 miles
  • 2007 – 32,345 miles
  • 2006 – 22,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,766 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,766 miles (+7,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,766 miles
    Test number
    589179133024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,513 miles (+3,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,513 miles
    Test number
    882103173162
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,175 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,175 miles
    Test number
    417111524299
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,018 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,018 miles
    Test number
    312885338786
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,815 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,815 miles
    Test number
    528642412921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,784 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,784 miles
    Test number
    660384846845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,014 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    156,014 miles
    Test number
    387994275770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,431 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    899483936106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    978151293333
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ns and os (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

  10. Fail146,225 miles (+11,996)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    159636915919
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ns and os (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

  11. Pass134,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    474963246566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,229 miles (+8,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    252028241187
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass125,978 miles (+10,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    968929507469
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,579 miles
    Test number
    215668245098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,579 miles (+10,839)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,579 miles
    Test number
    145778145475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass104,740 miles (+10,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,740 miles
    Test number
    579266454084
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass94,437 miles (+18,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    579130763043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,835 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    209677541438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,136 miles (+11,104)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    563144950133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,032 miles (+10,378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    743507769167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    732281668191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,654 miles (+11,309)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    970711368114
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass32,345 miles (+10,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    931879237106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    150636526158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZCL

Does LR03 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZCL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZCL?
The MOT on LR03 ZCL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZCL done?
LR03 ZCL was recorded at 189,766 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,431 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZCL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LR03 ZCL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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