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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LU03 ECOMOT history

LU03 ECO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

LU03 ECO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
128,457 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 ECO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 ECO was last recorded at 128,457 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,456 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,457 miles
  • 2021 – 122,950 miles
  • 2020 – 116,710 miles
  • 2019 – 108,087 miles
  • 2018 – 102,634 miles
  • 2017 – 96,770 miles
  • 2016 – 93,846 miles
  • 2015 – 85,184 miles
  • 2014 – 77,468 miles
  • 2012 – 69,675 miles
  • 2011 – 62,633 miles
  • 2010 – 55,830 miles
  • 2009 – 51,471 miles
  • 2008 – 36,943 miles
  • 2007 – 29,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,457 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,457 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,457 miles
    Test number
    621700463577
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail128,456 miles (+5,506)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    359385277137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,950 miles (+6,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,950 miles
    Test number
    988625524434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test not allowing full view of testable items

  4. Pass116,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    904526669353
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,710 miles (+8,623)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    101924808504
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,087 miles (+5,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    254162887470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,634 miles (+5,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    725123142276
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass96,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    274112789544
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail96,770 miles (+2,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    426239648176
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass93,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    310453218151
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail93,845 miles (+8,661)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    272332268126
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,184 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    143410958168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,468 miles (+7,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    709325864163
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass69,675 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    469257042432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,671 miles (+7,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    276742342397
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass62,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    196248381220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail62,633 miles (+6,803)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    565227681235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass55,830 miles (+4,359)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    284175570111
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change.

  19. Pass51,471 miles (+14,528)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    163746969102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,943 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    293762678486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    832066087109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 ECO

Does LU03 ECO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 ECO expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 ECO?
The MOT on LU03 ECO expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 ECO done?
LU03 ECO was recorded at 128,457 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 6,773 miles a year.
Has LU03 ECO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 ECO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LU03 ECO 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 LU03 ECO find?
LU03 ECO passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads thin, and 3 more.

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