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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 LVVMOT history

LS03 LVV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS03 LVV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,195 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LVV
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
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LVV was last recorded at 83,195 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,008 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,187 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,195 miles
  • 2025 – 75,008 miles
  • 2024 – 71,280 miles
  • 2023 – 68,130 miles
  • 2022 – 64,878 miles
  • 2021 – 62,162 miles
  • 2020 – 60,269 miles
  • 2019 – 57,491 miles
  • 2018 – 55,631 miles
  • 2017 – 54,324 miles
  • 2016 – 52,511 miles
  • 2014 – 48,377 miles
  • 2013 – 45,277 miles
  • 2012 – 39,949 miles
  • 2011 – 34,947 miles
  • 2010 – 30,265 miles
  • 2009 – 25,688 miles
  • 2007 – 16,710 miles
  • 2006 – 13,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,195 miles (+8,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,195 miles
    Test number
    926164122566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    852988758648
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail75,008 miles (+3,728)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    834445988087
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner driveshaft clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    846187207599
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,280 miles (+3,150)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    277656142961
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,130 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    249284254509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail68,127 miles (+3,249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    582319523934
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    838786439730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail64,878 miles (+2,716)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    814511876397
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both centre section brackets corroded and broken away from exhaust, caused flexi pipe to weaken also (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    493308501586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail62,162 miles (+1,893)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    581989306007
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,269 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    460437578309
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail60,269 miles (+2,778)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    174130522335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass57,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    475229983175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,491 miles (+1,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    386216780771
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  16. Pass55,631 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    853026600882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,324 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    920608033348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,511 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    501167378947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,377 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    739241824194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass48,377 miles (+3,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    909141724108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass45,277 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,277 miles
    Test number
    656222823165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,949 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    276667202444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,947 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    806707611130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    211599510188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,265 miles (+4,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    793199110138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass25,688 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,688 miles
    Test number
    673329599058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,710 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    844963917216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,700 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    383917846267
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass13,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    793847746205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LVV

Does LS03 LVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LVV is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LVV?
The MOT on LS03 LVV is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 LVV done?
LS03 LVV was recorded at 83,195 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has LS03 LVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LVV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 LVV 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 LVV find?
LS03 LVV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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