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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR03 ZHEMOT history

LR03 ZHE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR03 ZHE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,825 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZHE was last recorded at 104,825 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,079 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,746 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,825 miles
  • 2025 – 99,079 miles
  • 2024 – 95,203 miles
  • 2023 – 91,675 miles
  • 2022 – 84,452 miles
  • 2021 – 80,054 miles
  • 2020 – 75,806 miles
  • 2019 – 64,793 miles
  • 2018 – 62,015 miles
  • 2017 – 60,867 miles
  • 2016 – 58,146 miles
  • 2015 – 54,388 miles
  • 2014 – 50,736 miles
  • 2013 – 44,648 miles
  • 2012 – 39,262 miles
  • 2011 – 34,706 miles
  • 2010 – 30,493 miles
  • 2009 – 26,600 miles
  • 2008 – 23,590 miles
  • 2007 – 18,736 miles
  • 2006 – 14,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,825 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot slight emitting grease (zip tied)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splits

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear wiper blade smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,825 miles (+5,746)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    785971635618
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot slight emitting grease (zip tied)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,079 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    350150986733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,203 miles (+21)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    625814850263
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade smearing

  4. Fail95,182 miles (+3,507)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    324554532115
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade smearing

  5. Pass91,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    142919944371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,675 miles (+7,223)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    958528667747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,452 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    656489389497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,054 miles (+165)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    803194124778
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,889 miles (+4,083)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    511319561343
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,806 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    691877761747
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail75,644 miles (+10,851)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    521610843646
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass64,793 miles (+2,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    178569140593
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,015 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    458213576049
    • 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. Pass60,867 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    263229258568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,146 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    461069008640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,388 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,388 miles
    Test number
    539938015182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,736 miles (+6,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    149718014199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass44,648 miles (+5,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,648 miles
    Test number
    666060623144
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass39,262 miles (+4,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,262 miles
    Test number
    388238202110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass34,706 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    539949601123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,493 miles (+3,893)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    800093000103
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and damaged,still ok for mot.
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen all ok for mot.

  22. Pass26,600 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,600 miles
    Test number
    562831429130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    341350328157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,590 miles (+4,854)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    394440428169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass18,736 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    242796917414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,189 miles
    Test number
    274289606127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about LR03 ZHE

Does LR03 ZHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZHE is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZHE?
The MOT on LR03 ZHE is valid until 30 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 ZHE done?
LR03 ZHE was recorded at 104,825 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZHE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZHE 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 ZHE find?
LR03 ZHE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front inner cv boot slight emitting grease (zip tied), and 2 more.

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