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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB03 DXHMOT history

LB03 DXH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
98,225 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DXH was last recorded at 98,225 miles on 22 May 2025, 6,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2007: 11,671 miles, lower than 13,839 miles on 30 May 2006.

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
91,854 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,371 miles
Average per year
4,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,225 miles
  • 2024 – 91,854 miles
  • 2023 – 87,300 miles
  • 2021 – 80,856 miles
  • 2020 – 75,963 miles
  • 2019 – 70,598 miles
  • 2018 – 66,306 miles
  • 2017 – 60,908 miles
  • 2016 – 51,253 miles
  • 2015 – 45,136 miles
  • 2014 – 41,236 miles
  • 2013 – 36,209 miles
  • 2012 – 31,636 miles
  • 2011 – 26,875 miles
  • 2010 – 21,228 miles
  • 2009 – 18,327 miles
  • 2008 – 15,729 miles
  • 2007 – 11,671 miles
  • 2006 – 13,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside door mirror poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,225 miles (+6,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    381100222106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,854 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    200232609279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,300 miles (+6,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    894705272332
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth side brake pipe & both spring slight corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  4. Pass80,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,856 miles
    Test number
    308038055783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre poor

  5. Fail80,856 miles (+4,893)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,856 miles
    Test number
    710676613964
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror poor
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre poor

  6. Pass75,963 miles (+5,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    356667098477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    563147610603
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail70,598 miles (+4,292)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    962030376444
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  9. Pass66,306 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    117797158787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,908 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    307936428837
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail60,907 miles (+9,654)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    998478164833
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass51,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    391397177744
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass cracked

  13. Fail51,253 miles (+6,117)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    457481604414
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass45,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    606517915046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail45,136 miles (+3,900)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    108920215417
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)
    • NoteE.M.L on

  16. Pass41,236 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    539491014093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,147 miles (+4,938)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    209334504006
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML on dash

  18. Pass36,209 miles (+4,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    147419813066
    • NoteOil Leak

  19. Pass31,636 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,636 miles
    Test number
    787521012065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,875 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    715206431186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,228 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,228 miles
    Test number
    600290800384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,970 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,970 miles
    Test number
    823038830175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,327 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,327 miles
    Test number
    290418639482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,729 miles
    Test number
    123141348133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,729 miles (+4,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,729 miles
    Test number
    684431148173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass11,671 miles (-2,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,671 miles
    Test number
    883486937178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,839 miles
    Test number
    271590156158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DXH

Does LB03 DXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 DXH expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DXH?
The MOT on LB03 DXH expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 DXH done?
LB03 DXH was recorded at 98,225 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
Has LB03 DXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DXH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 DXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 DXH find?
LB03 DXH passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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