
Volkswagen Passat
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS03 FGCMOT history
LS03 FGC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 195,214 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 FGC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 FGC was last recorded at 195,214 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 194,139 miles · 22 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,075 miles
- Average per year
- 9,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 195,214 miles
- 2022 – 194,139 miles
- 2021 – 189,790 miles
- 2019 – 189,782 miles
- 2018 – 186,080 miles
- 2017 – 181,226 miles
- 2016 – 174,848 miles
- 2015 – 164,579 miles
- 2014 – 156,120 miles
- 2013 – 141,733 miles
- 2012 – 128,283 miles
- 2011 – 110,718 miles
- 2010 – 96,645 miles
- 2009 – 82,352 miles
- 2008 – 71,265 miles
- 2007 – 51,957 miles
- 2006 – 38,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNote: Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded/deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,214 miles (+1,075)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 195,214 miles
- Test number
- 174968419199
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNote: Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded/deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,139 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 194,139 miles
- Test number
- 477878864252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,125 miles (+4,335)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,125 miles
- Test number
- 473824402552
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass189,790 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 189,790 miles
- Test number
- 461550350829
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass189,782 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 189,782 miles
- Test number
- 627848698581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNote.exhaust deteriorated
Fail189,778 miles (+3,698)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,778 miles
- Test number
- 544452690449
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNote.exhaust deteriorated
Pass186,080 miles (+4,854)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 186,080 miles
- Test number
- 198507222848
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)
Pass181,226 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 181,226 miles
- Test number
- 997879382334
- AdvisoryNote: Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Pass174,848 miles (+10,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 174,848 miles
- Test number
- 537138116364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNote: Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass164,579 miles (+8,459)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 164,579 miles
- Test number
- 297154205443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass156,120 miles (+87)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 156,120 miles
- Test number
- 395677104127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
Fail156,033 miles (+14,300)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,033 miles
- Test number
- 465936804177
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
Pass141,733 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 141,733 miles
- Test number
- 329883323122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail141,733 miles (+13,450)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,733 miles
- Test number
- 119683723103
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,283 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,283 miles
- Test number
- 257905032115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail128,283 miles (+17,565)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,283 miles
- Test number
- 575255132100
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass110,718 miles (+14,073)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 110,718 miles
- Test number
- 665263221153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,645 miles (+14,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 96,645 miles
- Test number
- 722130130135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 82,352 miles
- Test number
- 531751019141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,352 miles (+11,087)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,352 miles
- Test number
- 122221819130
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass71,265 miles (+19,308)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 71,265 miles
- Test number
- 482399128125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,957 miles (+13,837)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,957 miles
- Test number
- 512728927151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine & engine bay covers fitted.
- NoteEngine & gearbox undertray fitted.
Pass38,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 38,120 miles
- Test number
- 261093126471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 FGC
- Does LS03 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 FGC expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 FGC?
- The MOT on LS03 FGC expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 FGC done?
- LS03 FGC was recorded at 195,214 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 9,342 miles a year.
- Has LS03 FGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 FGC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS03 FGC 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 LS03 FGC find?
- LS03 FGC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, and 6 more.
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