Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS03 YYEMOT history
LS03 YYE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,036 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 168,036 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 YYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 YYE was last recorded at 168,036 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 9,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,372 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,664 miles
- Average per year
- 6,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,036 miles
- 2024 – 158,372 miles
- 2023 – 147,499 miles
- 2022 – 133,157 miles
- 2021 – 122,957 miles
- 2020 – 122,438 miles
- 2019 – 113,265 miles
- 2018 – 104,706 miles
- 2017 – 98,219 miles
- 2016 – 94,065 miles
- 2015 – 89,885 miles
- 2014 – 84,676 miles
- 2013 – 79,746 miles
- 2012 – 75,751 miles
- 2011 – 71,140 miles
- 2010 – 66,301 miles
- 2009 – 60,511 miles
- 2008 – 55,077 miles
- 2007 – 50,469 miles
- 2006 – 45,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront front subframe bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear back box casing corroded
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,036 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,036 miles
- Test number
- 537763432347
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront front subframe bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear back box casing corroded
Fail168,036 miles (+9,664)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,036 miles
- Test number
- 112728151785
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront front subframe bushes perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear back box casing corroded
Pass158,372 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 158,372 miles
- Test number
- 272545335396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail158,362 miles (+10,863)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,362 miles
- Test number
- 302197004167
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,499 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,499 miles
- Test number
- 742855095513
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,499 miles (+14,342)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,499 miles
- Test number
- 603971034670
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,157 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,157 miles
- Test number
- 642212529193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
Fail133,157 miles (+10,200)5 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,157 miles
- Test number
- 927478936380
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
Pass122,957 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,957 miles
- Test number
- 439663298549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,438 miles (+9,173)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,438 miles
- Test number
- 212185906286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,265 miles (+8,559)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,265 miles
- Test number
- 623934038642
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,706 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,706 miles
- Test number
- 702182159834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,219 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,219 miles
- Test number
- 294628792168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside washer weak
- AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust box skin deteriorated
Fail98,219 miles (+4,154)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,219 miles
- Test number
- 114107084220
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside washer weak
- AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust box skin deteriorated
Pass94,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,065 miles
- Test number
- 629986588551
- 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)
Fail94,065 miles (+4,180)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,065 miles
- Test number
- 435871104461
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass89,885 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,885 miles
- Test number
- 339545675009
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,676 miles (+4,930)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,676 miles
- Test number
- 978500674046
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish
Pass79,746 miles (+3,995)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,746 miles
- Test number
- 676541173040
- NoteWear column to rack lower joint
Pass75,751 miles (+4,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,751 miles
- Test number
- 356930082042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,140 miles
- Test number
- 467586571047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,140 miles (+4,839)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,140 miles
- Test number
- 747876271023
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass66,301 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,301 miles
- Test number
- 471958780083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,511 miles (+5,434)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,511 miles
- Test number
- 831862069054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,077 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,077 miles
- Test number
- 661918458035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,469 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,469 miles
- Test number
- 714145767088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,835 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,835 miles
- Test number
- 120802266041
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
Questions about LS03 YYE
- Does LS03 YYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YYE is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 YYE?
- The MOT on LS03 YYE is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS03 YYE done?
- LS03 YYE was recorded at 168,036 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,214 miles a year.
- Has LS03 YYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 YYE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS03 YYE 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 YYE find?
- LS03 YYE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front exhaust corroded; front front subframe bushes perished, and 3 more.
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