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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR03 ZHCMOT history

LR03 ZHC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR03 ZHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
127,696 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 ZHC was last recorded at 127,696 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,128 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,568 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,696 miles
  • 2025 – 124,128 miles
  • 2024 – 119,861 miles
  • 2021 – 119,735 miles
  • 2020 – 117,793 miles
  • 2019 – 114,233 miles
  • 2018 – 113,524 miles
  • 2017 – 112,560 miles
  • 2016 – 104,714 miles
  • 2015 – 95,339 miles
  • 2014 – 84,984 miles
  • 2013 – 77,282 miles
  • 2012 – 66,796 miles
  • 2011 – 60,819 miles
  • 2010 – 54,900 miles
  • 2009 – 49,232 miles
  • 2008 – 41,166 miles
  • 2007 – 33,482 miles
  • 2006 – 26,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,696 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail127,696 miles (+3,568)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,696 miles
    Test number
    100060447572
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass124,128 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,128 miles
    Test number
    331384861847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass119,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    782758900059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,861 miles (+126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    368514329834
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,735 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    566067993522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,793 miles (+3,560)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    573546574022
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,233 miles (+709)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    751607402972
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass113,524 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,524 miles
    Test number
    164741803473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,560 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,560 miles
    Test number
    677816847680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,535 miles (+7,821)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    277343248297
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral center exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass104,714 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,714 miles
    Test number
    278811059784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail104,713 miles (+9,374)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    663224606591
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    179315192420
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail95,335 miles (+10,351)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,335 miles
    Test number
    885334977017
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass84,984 miles (+7,702)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    738118424222
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  16. Pass77,282 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,282 miles
    Test number
    955054233231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,652 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    828824253008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,796 miles (+5,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    988481662068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    526159241034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,819 miles (+5,919)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    638016141040
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs pitted and worn

  21. Pass54,900 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    664424830010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail54,900 miles (+5,668)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    344363030011
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail49,232 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    731781479043
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass49,232 miles (+8,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    913651779035
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass41,166 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    463114098053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,482 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    761354277084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    190448886493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZHC

Does LR03 ZHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZHC expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZHC?
The MOT on LR03 ZHC expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZHC done?
LR03 ZHC was recorded at 127,696 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZHC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZHC 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 ZHC find?
LR03 ZHC failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi pipe, and 15 more.

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