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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FGKMOT history

LS03 FGK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

LS03 FGK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
155,972 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 FGK was last recorded at 155,972 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,723 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,972 miles
  • 2021 – 153,723 miles
  • 2020 – 148,574 miles
  • 2019 – 147,240 miles
  • 2018 – 143,854 miles
  • 2017 – 140,533 miles
  • 2016 – 130,990 miles
  • 2015 – 123,572 miles
  • 2014 – 117,594 miles
  • 2013 – 106,141 miles
  • 2012 – 93,901 miles
  • 2011 – 80,871 miles
  • 2010 – 68,367 miles
  • 2009 – 60,910 miles
  • 2008 – 59,210 miles
  • 2007 – 51,279 miles
  • 2006 – 39,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,972 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brakes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,972 miles (+2,249)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,972 miles
    Test number
    128788696399
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,723 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,723 miles
    Test number
    132865134218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail153,717 miles (+5,143)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,717 miles
    Test number
    150641766402
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,574 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    783801197985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,566 miles (+1,326)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,566 miles
    Test number
    991186057664
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Pass147,240 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,240 miles
    Test number
    673910462952
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  7. Fail147,233 miles (+3,379)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,233 miles
    Test number
    776658739167
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  8. Pass143,854 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,854 miles
    Test number
    626783407630
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail143,852 miles (+3,319)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,852 miles
    Test number
    181074094426
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass140,533 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,533 miles
    Test number
    827688338270
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail140,526 miles (+9,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    849398333136
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass130,990 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    562120545363
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail130,950 miles (+7,378)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,950 miles
    Test number
    751646743964
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    488477989666
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail123,572 miles (+5,978)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    147202183738
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass117,594 miles (+11,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    637767914387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass106,141 miles (+223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    575628713316
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

  18. Fail105,918 miles (+12,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    446421813391
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

  19. Pass93,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    145176102395
    • 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)

  20. Fail93,901 miles (+13,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    477186302433
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass80,871 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    518843511394
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail80,871 miles (+12,504)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    598973611317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass68,367 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    623495910308
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seats fitted in rear unable to fully check all seat belts

  24. Fail68,367 miles (+7,457)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    121285710368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seats fitted in rear unable to fully check all seat belts
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn unable to see all brake pads clearly

  25. Pass60,910 miles (+1,700)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    634640419384
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs

  26. Fail59,210 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    280535828214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass59,210 miles (+7,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    510605128226
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass51,279 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    530263437207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass51,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    164644317147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,075 miles (+11,109)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    431804317151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass39,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    262011796042
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum

Questions about LS03 FGK

Does LS03 FGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FGK expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FGK?
The MOT on LS03 FGK expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FGK done?
LS03 FGK was recorded at 155,972 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has LS03 FGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FGK has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 FGK 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 FGK find?
LS03 FGK failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; horn not working; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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