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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 HCCMOT history

LS03 HCC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LS03 HCC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,263 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HCC
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
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HCC was last recorded at 176,263 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2014: 124,665 miles, lower than 156,288 miles on 9 Jul 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,303 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,960 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,263 miles
  • 2024 – 167,303 miles
  • 2023 – 161,147 miles
  • 2022 – 160,627 miles
  • 2021 – 160,042 miles
  • 2020 – 157,821 miles
  • 2019 – 150,367 miles
  • 2018 – 148,858 miles
  • 2017 – 143,776 miles
  • 2016 – 137,999 miles
  • 2015 – 130,165 miles
  • 2014 – 124,665 miles
  • 2013 – 156,288 miles
  • 2012 – 114,076 miles
  • 2011 – 102,334 miles
  • 2010 – 92,369 miles
  • 2009 – 82,621 miles
  • 2008 – 72,150 miles
  • 2007 – 62,020 miles
  • 2006 – 48,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust bracket corroded still supporting system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,263 miles (+8,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,263 miles
    Test number
    366355372240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,303 miles (+6,156)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,303 miles
    Test number
    328879780451
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,147 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,147 miles
    Test number
    217614380073
    • AdvisoryFront Chip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,627 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,627 miles
    Test number
    982934270978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,042 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    658741393934
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  6. Fail160,042 miles (+2,221)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    327027313480
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  7. Pass157,821 miles (+7,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    628590373955
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,367 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,367 miles
    Test number
    921209203017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,858 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    988794247109
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded still supporting system

  10. Fail148,854 miles (+5,078)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,854 miles
    Test number
    475450516047
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing outer cv boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected reverse light staying on constantly (4.6.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded still supporting system

  11. Pass143,776 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    415435743653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    664673287928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,999 miles (+7,834)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    363480999379
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass130,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    105808575191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,165 miles (+5,500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    926756775194
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail124,665 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    366295804218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass124,665 miles (-31,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    859175604245
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail156,288 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,288 miles
    Test number
    528950893171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass156,288 miles (+42,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    156,288 miles
    Test number
    705840593175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,076 miles (+11,742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,076 miles
    Test number
    398407752476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,334 miles (+9,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    977226111189
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass92,369 miles (+9,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    320693310142
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass82,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    193985509126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,621 miles (+10,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    632584409168
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass72,150 miles (+10,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    264031408125
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass62,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    261318907487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,020 miles (+13,042)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    463347307117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  28. Pass48,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    582879206159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail48,978 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    933979406141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS03 HCC

Does LS03 HCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 HCC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HCC?
The MOT on LS03 HCC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 HCC done?
LS03 HCC was recorded at 176,263 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has LS03 HCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HCC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 HCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 HCC find?
LS03 HCC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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