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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FNHMOT history

LS03 FNH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LS03 FNH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,496 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FNH was last recorded at 132,496 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,899 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,597 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,496 miles
  • 2025 – 124,899 miles
  • 2024 – 100,727 miles
  • 2023 – 88,713 miles
  • 2022 – 83,178 miles
  • 2021 – 79,435 miles
  • 2020 – 77,183 miles
  • 2019 – 73,301 miles
  • 2018 – 69,696 miles
  • 2017 – 63,808 miles
  • 2016 – 59,288 miles
  • 2015 – 57,900 miles
  • 2013 – 57,701 miles
  • 2012 – 57,660 miles
  • 2011 – 57,524 miles
  • 2010 – 57,401 miles
  • 2009 – 57,285 miles
  • 2008 – 57,171 miles
  • 2007 – 55,825 miles
  • 2006 – 45,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,496 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake lagging slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,496 miles (+7,597)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    478493031067
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake lagging slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,899 miles (+24,172)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    302670471288
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass100,727 miles (+12,014)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    650078525598
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,713 miles (+5,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    696874662358
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,178 miles (+3,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    614266959671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,435 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    306557580900
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,435 miles (+2,252)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    492708305761
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    436827793018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail77,182 miles (+3,881)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    735699714218
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,301 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    837958978541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,696 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    110562549801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    260570161202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,808 miles (+4,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    865555836041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass59,288 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    232175858250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,900 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    718748555046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809939354006
    • NoteOffside front 195/65V15 tyre tread depth low 2/3mm

  17. Pass57,701 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    246757563096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,660 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    129186772470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,524 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    495746451001
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket is fractured but exhaust is still fully secure

  20. Pass57,401 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    242757450015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,285 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    522762679059
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass57,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    893144378083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,169 miles (+1,344)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    353224678033
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,825 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    554228477040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    832509116104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FNH

Does LS03 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FNH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FNH?
The MOT on LS03 FNH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 FNH done?
LS03 FNH was recorded at 132,496 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has LS03 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FNH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 FNH 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 FNH find?
LS03 FNH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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