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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 LVMMOT history

LS03 LVM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS03 LVM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,198 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LVM was last recorded at 118,198 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 9,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,087 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,111 miles
Average per year
5,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,198 miles
  • 2024 – 109,087 miles
  • 2023 – 104,484 miles
  • 2022 – 100,372 miles
  • 2021 – 98,355 miles
  • 2020 – 94,068 miles
  • 2019 – 83,664 miles
  • 2017 – 75,687 miles
  • 2016 – 63,691 miles
  • 2015 – 59,571 miles
  • 2014 – 54,306 miles
  • 2013 – 50,053 miles
  • 2012 – 45,594 miles
  • 2010 – 38,112 miles
  • 2009 – 33,401 miles
  • 2008 – 28,137 miles
  • 2007 – 22,127 miles
  • 2006 – 15,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryChips in windscreenRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,198 miles (+9,111)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,198 miles
    Test number
    952963481140
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen

  2. Pass109,087 miles (+4,603)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,087 miles
    Test number
    315045890016
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only 17%

  3. Pass104,484 miles (+4,112)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    598789027575
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,372 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    993135353311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,372 miles (+2,017)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    276552873285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass98,355 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    143313255719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail98,355 miles (+4,287)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    641732760857
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass94,068 miles (+10,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    228215880716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass83,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    314985884228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail83,664 miles (+7,977)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    320414307907
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,687 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,687 miles
    Test number
    516899095235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windcreen

  12. Fail75,687 miles (+11,996)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,687 miles
    Test number
    444738822846
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windcreen

  13. Pass63,691 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    710350494386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,637 miles (+4,066)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    895994381390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/side rear tyre has aged cracks to side wall

  15. Pass59,571 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    432791390480
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass54,306 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    768903854161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,053 miles (+4,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    488178833130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,594 miles (+7,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,594 miles
    Test number
    207253752177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,112 miles (+4,711)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    380874740476
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside tyre

  20. Pass33,401 miles (+5,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    311546329486
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    362517228211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,137 miles (+6,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    561597928246
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass22,127 miles (+7,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    544985027226
    • NoteAdvise on condition of rear number plate

  24. Pass15,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,075 miles
    Test number
    790016166158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LVM

Does LS03 LVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LVM is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LVM?
The MOT on LS03 LVM is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 LVM done?
LS03 LVM was recorded at 118,198 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,324 miles a year.
Has LS03 LVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LVM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 LVM 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 LVM find?
LS03 LVM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 12 more.

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