Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS03 HBCMOT history
LS03 HBC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 162,252 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 HBC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 HBC was last recorded at 162,252 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,896 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,356 miles
- Average per year
- 6,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,252 miles
- 2025 – 158,896 miles
- 2024 – 155,578 miles
- 2023 – 151,770 miles
- 2022 – 148,094 miles
- 2021 – 143,789 miles
- 2020 – 140,177 miles
- 2019 – 136,422 miles
- 2018 – 126,424 miles
- 2017 – 117,920 miles
- 2016 – 110,147 miles
- 2015 – 101,926 miles
- 2014 – 93,972 miles
- 2013 – 80,686 miles
- 2012 – 76,797 miles
- 2011 – 72,555 miles
- 2010 – 69,286 miles
- 2009 – 61,985 miles
- 2008 – 55,445 miles
- 2007 – 43,869 miles
- 2006 – 32,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,252 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,252 miles (+3,356)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 162,252 miles
- Test number
- 784074545969
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass158,896 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 158,896 miles
- Test number
- 581739192984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,887 miles (+3,309)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,887 miles
- Test number
- 519250648028
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,578 miles (+3,808)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 155,578 miles
- Test number
- 586354460526
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass151,770 miles (+3,676)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 151,770 miles
- Test number
- 566325608526
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
Pass148,094 miles (+4,305)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 148,094 miles
- Test number
- 349678677382
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,789 miles (+3,612)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 143,789 miles
- Test number
- 555234001308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,177 miles (+3,755)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,177 miles
- Test number
- 363283424102
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear both brake hose ferrules covered in grease hard to check for rust
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass136,422 miles (+9,998)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 136,422 miles
- Test number
- 130159092330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,424 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 126,424 miles
- Test number
- 224905622433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail126,420 miles (+8,500)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,420 miles
- Test number
- 882261339587
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass117,920 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 117,920 miles
- Test number
- 127870620494
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Fail117,903 miles (+7,756)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,903 miles
- Test number
- 679018166338
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Pass110,147 miles (+8,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 110,147 miles
- Test number
- 941869743858
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass101,926 miles (+7,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 101,926 miles
- Test number
- 799441545150
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,972 miles (+53)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 93,972 miles
- Test number
- 547560574120
- NoteFront exhaust deteriorated
Fail93,919 miles (+13,233)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,919 miles
- Test number
- 479307164131
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteFront exhaust deteriorated
Pass80,686 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,686 miles
- Test number
- 675775813199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,797 miles (+4,242)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 76,797 miles
- Test number
- 626687502198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,555 miles (+3,269)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 72,555 miles
- Test number
- 127675901154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,286 miles (+7,301)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,286 miles
- Test number
- 952106620108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,985 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 61,985 miles
- Test number
- 964897129159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,445 miles (+11,576)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 55,445 miles
- Test number
- 520088928165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,869 miles (+11,041)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,869 miles
- Test number
- 522363527155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,828 miles
- Test number
- 193694426194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 HBC
- Does LS03 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 HBC is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 HBC?
- The MOT on LS03 HBC is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS03 HBC done?
- LS03 HBC was recorded at 162,252 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
- Has LS03 HBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 HBC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS03 HBC 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 HBC find?
- LS03 HBC passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - mounting bushes; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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