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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FGDMOT history

LS03 FGD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LS03 FGD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
218,274 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FGD was last recorded at 218,274 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 17,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2006: 47,346 miles, lower than 92,400 miles on 28 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,130 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17,144 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,274 miles
  • 2023 – 201,130 miles
  • 2022 – 195,389 miles
  • 2020 – 193,016 miles
  • 2019 – 191,209 miles
  • 2018 – 185,488 miles
  • 2017 – 177,869 miles
  • 2016 – 174,391 miles
  • 2015 – 165,703 miles
  • 2014 – 156,522 miles
  • 2013 – 148,025 miles
  • 2012 – 138,646 miles
  • 2011 – 129,034 miles
  • 2010 – 117,790 miles
  • 2009 – 101,821 miles
  • 2008 – 84,057 miles
  • 2007 – 64,883 miles
  • 2006 – 47,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,274 miles (+17,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,274 miles
    Test number
    175180726834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass201,130 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    201,130 miles
    Test number
    686404654070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,389 miles (+2,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    195,389 miles
    Test number
    314501452171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Misting Visible underside of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,016 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    193,016 miles
    Test number
    690519239497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass191,209 miles (+5,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,209 miles
    Test number
    889589718797
    • AdvisoryFront to nearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to offside rear and offside rear outer brake pipes swelling underneath plastic coating

  6. Pass185,488 miles (+7,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,488 miles
    Test number
    876432986436
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH REAR FLEX HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

  7. Pass177,869 miles (+3,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    177,869 miles
    Test number
    853606068468
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES TO BOTH REAR FLEX HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES CORRODING

  8. Pass174,391 miles (+8,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    174,391 miles
    Test number
    392351815649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass165,703 miles (+9,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    165,703 miles
    Test number
    763519918092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass156,522 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,522 miles
    Test number
    916755614343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,025 miles (+9,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    429594623440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass138,646 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,646 miles
    Test number
    629822212327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,034 miles (+11,244)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    129,034 miles
    Test number
    326733211316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,790 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    470332220386
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade

  15. Fail117,790 miles (+15,969)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    601272120359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade

  16. Pass101,821 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,821 miles
    Test number
    131500019363
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  17. Fail101,821 miles (+17,764)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,821 miles
    Test number
    404620119313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  18. Pass84,057 miles (+19,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    704763738342
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  19. Pass64,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,883 miles
    Test number
    504849217343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,883 miles (+17,537)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,883 miles
    Test number
    963009817355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass47,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    482919226225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    344268726477
    • FailureCentre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass92,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    103928916148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FGD

Does LS03 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FGD expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FGD?
The MOT on LS03 FGD expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FGD done?
LS03 FGD was recorded at 218,274 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has LS03 FGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FGD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on LS03 FGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 FGD find?
LS03 FGD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face.

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