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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LU03 JDJMOT history

LU03 JDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LU03 JDJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,101 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 JDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 JDJ was last recorded at 122,101 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,104 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
3,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,101 miles
  • 2024 – 121,104 miles
  • 2023 – 114,296 miles
  • 2021 – 109,152 miles
  • 2019 – 96,768 miles
  • 2018 – 92,835 miles
  • 2017 – 88,512 miles
  • 2016 – 87,731 miles
  • 2014 – 81,565 miles
  • 2013 – 76,745 miles
  • 2012 – 72,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,101 miles (+997)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    976257084820
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass121,104 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    369760185937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,081 miles (+6,785)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    794753906932
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass114,296 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    224198203395
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail114,296 miles (+5,144)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    554008473008
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,152 miles
    Test number
    512326321063
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail109,152 miles (+12,384)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,152 miles
    Test number
    468518510028
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,768 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    827123605268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,835 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    328569456699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    980430349479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,512 miles (+781)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    529435559759
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass87,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    957284423998
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
  13. Fail87,731 miles (+6,166)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    954289879591
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
  14. Pass81,565 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    678496274292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,745 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    115464793279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,059 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    957322362254
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
  17. Fail72,059 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    226952562221
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

Questions about LU03 JDJ

Does LU03 JDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 JDJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU03 JDJ?
The MOT on LU03 JDJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 JDJ done?
LU03 JDJ was recorded at 122,101 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,777 miles a year.
Has LU03 JDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 JDJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 JDJ 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 JDJ find?
LU03 JDJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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