Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS03 HBGMOT history

LS03 HBG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

LS03 HBG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
124,244 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS03 HBG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HBG was last recorded at 124,244 miles on 10 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,241 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,244 miles
  • 2023 – 119,120 miles
  • 2022 – 112,624 miles
  • 2021 – 107,612 miles
  • 2019 – 101,142 miles
  • 2018 – 95,000 miles
  • 2017 – 86,517 miles
  • 2016 – 72,488 miles
  • 2015 – 59,767 miles
  • 2014 – 54,276 miles
  • 2013 – 48,943 miles
  • 2012 – 44,785 miles
  • 2011 – 39,871 miles
  • 2010 – 35,640 miles
  • 2009 – 32,394 miles
  • 2008 – 28,207 miles
  • 2007 – 24,690 miles
  • 2006 – 17,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,244 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,244 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    627049471291
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  2. Fail124,241 miles (+5,121)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,241 miles
    Test number
    399511971076
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged

  3. Pass119,120 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    506971444321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,117 miles (+6,493)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    307224057053
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST HAS A MAJOR LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding REAR DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED. PADS BELOW 3MM. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS LOW. N/S/F STRUT TOP SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

  5. Pass112,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    133086960871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail112,624 miles (+5,012)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    863868502288
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure center sleeve and bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    258011403653
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,611 miles (+6,469)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    236988961181
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    316606647935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,142 miles (+6,142)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    567227383902
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    821358134111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail95,000 miles (+8,483)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    523106811328
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass86,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    531610902106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,516 miles (+14,028)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    696822423660
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySlight travel at footbrake

  15. Pass72,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    601019551783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,488 miles (+12,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    796590383679
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass59,767 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    788803365185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,766 miles (+5,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    156530765101
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass54,276 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    709957854150
    • 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. Pass48,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    407088853179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,943 miles (+4,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    837408653147
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass44,785 miles (+4,914)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    658001362159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,871 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    726432851154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,871 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    916912151139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,640 miles (+3,246)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    210899450439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass32,394 miles (+4,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    810370849147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass28,207 miles (+3,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,207 miles
    Test number
    391658058120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass24,690 miles (+7,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    221248757417
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

  29. Pass17,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,459 miles
    Test number
    393026896031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HBG

Does LS03 HBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HBG expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HBG?
The MOT on LS03 HBG expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HBG done?
LS03 HBG was recorded at 124,244 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has LS03 HBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HBG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 HBG 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 HBG find?
LS03 HBG passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS03H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.