Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS03 LZLMOT history
LS03 LZL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 199,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 199,861 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 LZL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 LZL was last recorded at 199,861 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,463 miles · 19 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,398 miles
- Average per year
- 7,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,861 miles
- 2025 – 195,463 miles
- 2024 – 189,634 miles
- 2023 – 185,021 miles
- 2022 – 178,702 miles
- 2021 – 172,113 miles
- 2020 – 167,711 miles
- 2019 – 163,713 miles
- 2018 – 161,158 miles
- 2017 – 155,808 miles
- 2016 – 149,075 miles
- 2015 – 145,029 miles
- 2014 – 136,871 miles
- 2013 – 127,728 miles
- 2012 – 119,671 miles
- 2011 – 109,719 miles
- 2010 – 100,734 miles
- 2009 – 88,596 miles
- 2008 – 77,146 miles
- 2007 – 62,828 miles
- 2006 – 50,386 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,861 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,861 miles (+4,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 199,861 miles
- Test number
- 249030924467
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,463 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 195,463 miles
- Test number
- 648506684890
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,463 miles (+5,829)3 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,463 miles
- Test number
- 308465039206
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,634 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 189,634 miles
- Test number
- 661190186792
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and associated parts are corroded
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle has corrosion all over
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody has been undersealed.
Fail189,633 miles (+4,612)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,633 miles
- Test number
- 977074456009
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded underbody (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))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and associated parts are corroded
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle has corrosion all over
Pass185,021 miles (+6,319)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 185,021 miles
- Test number
- 766591020527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,702 miles (+6,589)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 178,702 miles
- Test number
- 791200539697
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass172,113 miles (+4,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 172,113 miles
- Test number
- 823271318625
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear both axle bushes worn
Pass167,711 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 167,711 miles
- Test number
- 607133129907
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail167,711 miles (+3,998)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,711 miles
- Test number
- 615364192090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,713 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,713 miles
- Test number
- 297067324370
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 161,158 miles
- Test number
- 116534318806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,158 miles (+5,350)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,158 miles
- Test number
- 315286176962
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,808 miles (+6,733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 155,808 miles
- Test number
- 640481406050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)
Pass149,075 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 149,075 miles
- Test number
- 834961562958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,072 miles (+4,043)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,072 miles
- Test number
- 710020069384
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Pass145,029 miles (+8,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 145,029 miles
- Test number
- 766611615261
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,871 miles (+9,143)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 136,871 miles
- Test number
- 247316494439
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass127,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 127,728 miles
- Test number
- 875920403280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,728 miles (+8,057)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,728 miles
- Test number
- 785730303262
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,671 miles (+9,952)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 119,671 miles
- Test number
- 218876982104
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,719 miles (+8,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 109,719 miles
- Test number
- 865232001270
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass100,734 miles (+12,138)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 100,734 miles
- Test number
- 830853600205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,596 miles
- Test number
- 354881019265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,596 miles (+11,450)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,596 miles
- Test number
- 393011319419
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass77,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,146 miles
- Test number
- 252163618280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,146 miles (+14,318)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,146 miles
- Test number
- 561303418243
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass62,828 miles (+12,442)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 62,828 miles
- Test number
- 694116467154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,386 miles
- Test number
- 770830466191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 LZL
- Does LS03 LZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 LZL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 LZL?
- The MOT on LS03 LZL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS03 LZL done?
- LS03 LZL was recorded at 199,861 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
- Has LS03 LZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 LZL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS03 LZL 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 LZL find?
- LS03 LZL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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