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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 LYGMOT history

LS03 LYG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

LS03 LYG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2025
Mileage
148,691 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LYG
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
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LYG was last recorded at 148,691 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,696 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
7,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,691 miles
  • 2023 – 141,696 miles
  • 2022 – 134,960 miles
  • 2021 – 129,928 miles
  • 2020 – 124,216 miles
  • 2019 – 107,465 miles
  • 2018 – 87,055 miles
  • 2016 – 73,969 miles
  • 2015 – 72,904 miles
  • 2014 – 68,459 miles
  • 2013 – 62,469 miles
  • 2012 – 56,780 miles
  • 2011 – 50,752 miles
  • 2010 – 43,708 miles
  • 2009 – 38,503 miles
  • 2008 – 30,580 miles
  • 2007 – 24,551 miles
  • 2006 – 18,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlight has slight damage/insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake is low on performance
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension bump stops are deteriorating
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/r+n/s/f+o/s/f (all wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,691 miles5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,691 miles
    Test number
    848542579761
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight has slight damage/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake is low on performance
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bump stops are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/r+n/s/f+o/s/f (all wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,690 miles (+6,994)2 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,690 miles
    Test number
    533231628386
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight has slight damage/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake is low on performance
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bump stops are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/r+n/s/f+o/s/f (all wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,696 miles (+6,736)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,696 miles
    Test number
    666230254611
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight has slight damage/slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shocker bump stops are deteriorating

  4. Pass134,960 miles (+81)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,960 miles
    Test number
    206113812930
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear’s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’s (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Guide damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both suspension bump stops are deteriorating

  5. Fail134,879 miles (+4,951)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,879 miles
    Test number
    378132652726
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear’s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’s (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Guide damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both suspension bump stops are deteriorating

  6. Pass129,928 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,928 miles
    Test number
    829957727691
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,927 miles (+5,711)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,927 miles
    Test number
    653134400646
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,216 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,216 miles
    Test number
    517443193740
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,187 miles (+16,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,187 miles
    Test number
    991087983695
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,465 miles (+20,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    646183061133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    137392129533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,055 miles (+13,086)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    808190939854
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass73,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    598175636761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,969 miles (+1,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    831528570131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass72,904 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    619172836135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,459 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,459 miles
    Test number
    268814204331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,469 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    497988513370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,780 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    456174412444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,752 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    848708701346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,708 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,708 miles
    Test number
    393896310347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,503 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    763418329364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,580 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    110460608268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,551 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,551 miles
    Test number
    882563277107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    913411186163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LYG

Does LS03 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LYG expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LYG?
The MOT on LS03 LYG expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LYG done?
LS03 LYG was recorded at 148,691 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 7,075 miles a year.
Has LS03 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LYG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 LYG 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 LYG find?
LS03 LYG passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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