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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LT03 WVLMOT history

LT03 WVL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

LT03 WVL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
116,498 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT03 WVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT03 WVL was last recorded at 116,498 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 7,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2009: 30,654 miles, lower than 31,620 miles on 19 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,293 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,205 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,498 miles
  • 2021 – 109,293 miles
  • 2020 – 100,126 miles
  • 2019 – 93,439 miles
  • 2018 – 86,932 miles
  • 2017 – 83,531 miles
  • 2016 – 72,690 miles
  • 2015 – 61,571 miles
  • 2014 – 55,819 miles
  • 2013 – 53,673 miles
  • 2012 – 41,572 miles
  • 2011 – 34,913 miles
  • 2010 – 34,446 miles
  • 2009 – 30,654 miles
  • 2008 – 28,376 miles
  • 2007 – 22,520 miles
  • 2006 – 16,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    951551171757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,498 miles (+7,205)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    986395781813
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass109,293 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    179838835619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,126 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    477014343883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,439 miles (+6,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    564197483939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,932 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    204392483311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,611 miles (+3,080)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    894724926788
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass83,531 miles (+708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    306193199661
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFront panel and inner wheel arch cover damaged

  9. Fail82,823 miles (+10,133)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    743027250136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass72,690 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    104523025848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail72,687 miles (+11,116)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    478992829787
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass61,571 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    356528775077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,819 miles (+2,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    568233504213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass53,673 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    437165393034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,317 miles (+11,745)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,317 miles
    Test number
    585576983064
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass41,572 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    848673982069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,526 miles (+6,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    726412782067
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    457815371052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,913 miles (+467)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    226414271078
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres slight cracking in tyre wall

  20. Pass34,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    944047570017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,446 miles (+3,792)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    714675070089
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass30,654 miles (-966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    121242559043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,620 miles (+3,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,620 miles
    Test number
    684180459058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Fail28,376 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    790358078070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass28,376 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    791338078017
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass22,520 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    800126387081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass16,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    261902276012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT03 WVL

Does LT03 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT03 WVL expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT03 WVL?
The MOT on LT03 WVL expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT03 WVL done?
LT03 WVL was recorded at 116,498 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has LT03 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT03 WVL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LT03 WVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT03 WVL find?
LT03 WVL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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