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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 XDXMOT history

LB03 XDX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 208,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
208,732 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XDX was last recorded at 208,732 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,309 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,423 miles
Average per year
9,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,732 miles
  • 2024 – 205,309 miles
  • 2023 – 199,291 miles
  • 2022 – 195,268 miles
  • 2021 – 189,829 miles
  • 2020 – 185,402 miles
  • 2019 – 176,932 miles
  • 2018 – 167,221 miles
  • 2017 – 156,578 miles
  • 2016 – 147,198 miles
  • 2015 – 135,055 miles
  • 2014 – 120,978 miles
  • 2013 – 106,726 miles
  • 2012 – 95,189 miles
  • 2011 – 82,502 miles
  • 2010 – 69,545 miles
  • 2009 – 55,846 miles
  • 2008 – 44,065 miles
  • 2007 – 30,863 miles
  • 2006 – 19,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,732 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,732 miles (+3,423)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    208,732 miles
    Test number
    347776305530
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass205,309 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    205,309 miles
    Test number
    826758597126
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,291 miles (+4,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,291 miles
    Test number
    238012100010
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass195,268 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,268 miles
    Test number
    513864596946
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  5. Fail195,268 miles (+5,439)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,268 miles
    Test number
    780859220858
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  6. Pass189,829 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,829 miles
    Test number
    955822558290
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail189,829 miles (+4,427)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,829 miles
    Test number
    673650629635
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass185,402 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,402 miles
    Test number
    435303695237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySprings rusty

  9. Fail185,401 miles (+8,469)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,401 miles
    Test number
    701562768376
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySprings rusty

  10. Pass176,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,932 miles
    Test number
    109253256272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wish bone rear bush

  11. Fail176,932 miles (+9,711)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,932 miles
    Test number
    942548669513
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wish bone rear bush

  12. Pass167,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    167,221 miles
    Test number
    494350255595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Fail167,221 miles (+10,643)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,221 miles
    Test number
    602072449741
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass156,578 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,578 miles
    Test number
    151802562835
    • 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. Fail156,505 miles (+9,307)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,505 miles
    Test number
    612374731857
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass147,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,198 miles
    Test number
    914953779732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail147,198 miles (+12,143)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,198 miles
    Test number
    400605744758
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass135,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,055 miles
    Test number
    267759155407
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail135,054 miles (+14,076)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    639039755146
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass120,978 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,978 miles
    Test number
    889478254148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,726 miles (+11,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    387471263133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass95,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    507595392151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,189 miles (+12,687)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    835204892168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass82,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    217497761101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail82,502 miles (+12,957)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    299236961108
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass69,545 miles (+13,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    384025960140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass55,846 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    963326179156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,065 miles (+13,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    221249788463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,863 miles (+11,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,863 miles
    Test number
    203769777181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass19,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    291070686445
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LB03 XDX

Does LB03 XDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XDX is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XDX?
The MOT on LB03 XDX is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 XDX done?
LB03 XDX was recorded at 208,732 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 9,764 miles a year.
Has LB03 XDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XDX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 XDX 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 XDX find?
LB03 XDX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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