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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 DWXMOT history

LB03 DWX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,226 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DWX was last recorded at 100,226 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,636 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
590 miles
Average per year
3,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,226 miles
  • 2025 – 99,636 miles
  • 2024 – 99,337 miles
  • 2023 – 99,085 miles
  • 2022 – 98,813 miles
  • 2021 – 98,559 miles
  • 2020 – 98,363 miles
  • 2019 – 96,059 miles
  • 2018 – 92,754 miles
  • 2017 – 88,238 miles
  • 2016 – 83,961 miles
  • 2015 – 79,456 miles
  • 2014 – 74,820 miles
  • 2013 – 69,886 miles
  • 2012 – 65,213 miles
  • 2011 – 60,306 miles
  • 2010 – 55,180 miles
  • 2009 – 49,988 miles
  • 2008 – 45,484 miles
  • 2007 – 39,656 miles
  • 2006 – 34,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,226 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,226 miles (+590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    243619376131
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass99,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    914386860177
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail99,636 miles (+299)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    176756545107
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass99,337 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    976681324442
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass99,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,085 miles
    Test number
    159188643904
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail99,084 miles (+271)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    839548997770
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass98,813 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    919826035865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,559 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    904807519276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    980151694900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,355 miles (+49)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    783257884136
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Fail98,306 miles (+2,247)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    517579486769
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass96,059 miles (+3,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    298339650148
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 195/65 x 15 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass92,754 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    992857113858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail92,681 miles (+4,443)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    539544964456
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass88,238 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    534219141684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,961 miles (+4,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    544178642285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass79,456 miles (+4,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    478362285179
    • NoteEml light on
  18. Pass74,820 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    528498574154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    268355283426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,886 miles (+4,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    299365483122
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  21. Pass65,213 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    278296582454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside registration plate lamp in poor condition
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
  22. Fail65,213 miles (+4,907)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    618136582187
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside registration plate lamp in poor condition
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
  23. Pass60,306 miles (+5,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    117288181186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  24. Pass55,180 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    214381080412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,988 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    264788969104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,484 miles (+5,828)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,484 miles
    Test number
    211375788129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUndertray damaged
  27. Fail39,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    103153997125
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  28. Pass39,656 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    604933997118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    261122256184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DWX

Does LB03 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DWX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DWX?
The MOT on LB03 DWX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DWX done?
LB03 DWX was recorded at 100,226 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
Has LB03 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DWX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 DWX 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 DWX find?
LB03 DWX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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