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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 CXUMOT history

LB03 CXU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
194,012 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CXU
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
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 CXU was last recorded at 194,012 miles on 19 May 2023, 17,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,019 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
17,993 miles
Average per year
8,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,012 miles
  • 2022 – 176,019 miles
  • 2021 – 172,573 miles
  • 2020 – 170,646 miles
  • 2019 – 167,358 miles
  • 2018 – 162,833 miles
  • 2017 – 159,867 miles
  • 2016 – 155,446 miles
  • 2015 – 148,989 miles
  • 2014 – 142,794 miles
  • 2013 – 134,086 miles
  • 2012 – 125,875 miles
  • 2011 – 118,234 miles
  • 2010 – 108,675 miles
  • 2009 – 98,186 miles
  • 2008 – 87,406 miles
  • 2007 – 73,670 miles
  • 2006 – 58,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,012 miles
  • 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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

What MOT failures 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,012 miles (+17,993)3 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,012 miles
    Test number
    500920726410
    • 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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass176,019 miles (+3,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,019 miles
    Test number
    559145207985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump/pipe damp

  3. Pass172,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    873295753133
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail172,573 miles (+1,927)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    507433464080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass170,646 miles (+3,288)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    170,646 miles
    Test number
    591720616744
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,358 miles (+4,525)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    167,358 miles
    Test number
    201407673385
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass162,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,833 miles
    Test number
    619440687263
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake/caliper sticky
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Fail162,833 miles (+2,966)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,833 miles
    Test number
    438861154495
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake/caliper sticky
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass159,867 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,867 miles
    Test number
    621052950817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    404123268057
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outer skin rear silencer
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear disc

  11. Fail155,446 miles (+6,457)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    906087396011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outer skin rear silencer
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear disc

  12. Pass148,989 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,989 miles
    Test number
    646032385137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,794 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,794 miles
    Test number
    137031474129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,086 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,086 miles
    Test number
    196072973107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box very corroded

  15. Pass134,086 miles (+8,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,086 miles
    Test number
    835162373167
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box very corroded

  16. Pass125,875 miles (+7,641)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,875 miles
    Test number
    296922772440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  17. Pass118,234 miles (+9,559)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    316504771110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass108,675 miles (+10,489)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,675 miles
    Test number
    852682070154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    841463669146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail98,186 miles (+10,780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    471153069125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass87,406 miles (+13,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,406 miles
    Test number
    674853368147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,670 miles (+15,649)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    254329367490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf tyre down too 3mm limit 1.6mm

  23. Pass58,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    203541176481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 CXU

Does LB03 CXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 CXU expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CXU?
The MOT on LB03 CXU expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 CXU done?
LB03 CXU was recorded at 194,012 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 8,041 miles a year.
Has LB03 CXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CXU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 CXU 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 LB03 CXU find?
LB03 CXU failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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