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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB03 DXLMOT history

LB03 DXL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,078 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DXL was last recorded at 131,078 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,812 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,078 miles
  • 2024 – 130,812 miles
  • 2023 – 130,358 miles
  • 2022 – 129,954 miles
  • 2021 – 129,405 miles
  • 2020 – 127,751 miles
  • 2019 – 123,466 miles
  • 2018 – 112,154 miles
  • 2017 – 102,041 miles
  • 2016 – 90,236 miles
  • 2015 – 78,591 miles
  • 2014 – 72,668 miles
  • 2013 – 65,014 miles
  • 2012 – 57,766 miles
  • 2011 – 52,129 miles
  • 2010 – 46,444 miles
  • 2009 – 39,052 miles
  • 2008 – 30,884 miles
  • 2007 – 23,758 miles
  • 2006 – 16,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,078 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,078 miles (+266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    544607073370
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,812 miles (+454)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,812 miles
    Test number
    776790239079
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,358 miles (+404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,358 miles
    Test number
    339656719476
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,954 miles (+549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,954 miles
    Test number
    182324820631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/ perished/ 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,405 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    352308996557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    308835709467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,751 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    373324556682
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,466 miles (+11,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    607411860601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass112,154 miles (+10,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,154 miles
    Test number
    640959357574
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass102,041 miles (+11,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    323270882399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,236 miles (+11,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,236 miles
    Test number
    338479803928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,591 miles (+5,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    136433735160
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken/fractured but still supported

  13. Pass72,668 miles (+7,654)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    717494934185
    • NoteNumber plates style close to fail

  14. Pass65,014 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    796645633173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    237699142423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,766 miles (+5,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    376839342162
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass52,129 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,129 miles
    Test number
    706289431152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass46,444 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    384902240165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,052 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    861942029162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,884 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    634881048158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,758 miles (+7,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    472498827139
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  22. Pass16,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,687 miles
    Test number
    802018636190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DXL

Does LB03 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DXL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DXL?
The MOT on LB03 DXL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DXL done?
LB03 DXL was recorded at 131,078 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has LB03 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DXL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 DXL 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 DXL find?
LB03 DXL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: eml on; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat slightly insecure, and 1 more.

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