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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 VAFMOT history

LS03 VAF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

LS03 VAF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,621 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VAF
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
2 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 VAF was last recorded at 148,621 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 6,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,977 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,644 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,621 miles
  • 2024 – 141,977 miles
  • 2023 – 137,854 miles
  • 2022 – 133,632 miles
  • 2021 – 129,763 miles
  • 2020 – 126,120 miles
  • 2019 – 122,792 miles
  • 2018 – 118,758 miles
  • 2017 – 114,887 miles
  • 2016 – 108,917 miles
  • 2015 – 103,892 miles
  • 2014 – 98,622 miles
  • 2013 – 93,776 miles
  • 2012 – 89,811 miles
  • 2011 – 85,073 miles
  • 2010 – 79,347 miles
  • 2009 – 73,487 miles
  • 2008 – 67,734 miles
  • 2007 – 61,849 miles
  • 2006 – 54,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,621 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,621 miles (+6,644)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    910192427900
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  2. Pass141,977 miles (+18)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,977 miles
    Test number
    128987267176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,959 miles (+4,105)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,959 miles
    Test number
    237108607574
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,854 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,854 miles
    Test number
    243490201359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,632 miles (+3,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,632 miles
    Test number
    267329864395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,763 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,763 miles
    Test number
    105048091392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,120 miles (+3,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,120 miles
    Test number
    966756966341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  8. Pass122,792 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    569121978921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,758 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    273350455682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,887 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    122310825796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,917 miles (+5,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    455111456691
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and worn on edges

  12. Pass103,892 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    639824895114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,622 miles (+4,846)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    299347494481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass93,776 miles (+36)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,776 miles
    Test number
    475023393130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged.

  15. Fail93,740 miles (+3,929)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    819692093180
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged.

  16. Pass89,811 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    218600502295
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass85,073 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,073 miles
    Test number
    855531701221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,347 miles (+5,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    280630100200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes slight binding

  19. Pass73,487 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    323740689158
    • NoteRear brakes slight binding o/s and n/s

  20. Fail73,487 miles (+5,753)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    563940289105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteRear brakes slight binding o/s and n/s

  21. Pass67,734 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    532771198180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,849 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    113476577137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,287 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    910422406226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    350407086140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VAF

Does LS03 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VAF expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VAF?
The MOT on LS03 VAF expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VAF done?
LS03 VAF was recorded at 148,621 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LS03 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VAF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 VAF 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 VAF find?
LS03 VAF failed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 8 more.

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