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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 VAHMOT history

LS03 VAH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

LS03 VAH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
175,297 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VAH
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
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VAH was last recorded at 175,297 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 8,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,190 miles · 4 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,107 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,297 miles
  • 2021 – 167,190 miles
  • 2019 – 154,120 miles
  • 2018 – 144,285 miles
  • 2017 – 134,416 miles
  • 2016 – 126,265 miles
  • 2015 – 118,004 miles
  • 2014 – 110,960 miles
  • 2013 – 103,789 miles
  • 2012 – 96,868 miles
  • 2011 – 89,472 miles
  • 2010 – 82,684 miles
  • 2009 – 75,446 miles
  • 2008 – 66,050 miles
  • 2007 – 55,911 miles
  • 2006 – 42,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDog cage fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,297 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,297 miles
    Test number
    753383140286
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDog cage fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail175,297 miles (+8,107)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,297 miles
    Test number
    869865567255
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDog cage fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,190 miles (+13,070)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,190 miles
    Test number
    846440493433
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,120 miles (+9,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,120 miles
    Test number
    171418577788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,285 miles (+9,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,285 miles
    Test number
    772367469214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    456696975748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,416 miles (+8,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    183468167088
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass126,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    130442181004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,265 miles (+8,261)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    920190543887
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass118,004 miles (+7,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    299717085419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,960 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    888322184196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,789 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    768204583173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly stiff to rotate.

  13. Fail103,789 miles (+6,921)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    777724483195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly stiff to rotate.

  14. Pass96,868 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    467698382162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,472 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    399581481152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,684 miles
    Test number
    323249970164
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass82,684 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,684 miles
    Test number
    712129370134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,446 miles (+9,396)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,446 miles
    Test number
    980954479133
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels slightly stiff to rotate.

  19. Pass66,050 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    640453288132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    160165387191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,911 miles (+13,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    471345387194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass42,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    360876186151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,892 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    651396386171
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LS03 VAH

Does LS03 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VAH expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VAH?
The MOT on LS03 VAH expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VAH done?
LS03 VAH was recorded at 175,297 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has LS03 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VAH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 VAH 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 VAH find?
LS03 VAH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; dog cage fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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