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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD03 DXBMOT history

LD03 DXB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LD03 DXB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,789 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DXB
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
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DXB was last recorded at 144,789 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 4,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,704 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,085 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,789 miles
  • 2024 – 140,704 miles
  • 2023 – 136,490 miles
  • 2022 – 130,486 miles
  • 2021 – 124,635 miles
  • 2020 – 118,757 miles
  • 2019 – 113,367 miles
  • 2018 – 111,109 miles
  • 2017 – 107,583 miles
  • 2016 – 104,550 miles
  • 2015 – 98,637 miles
  • 2014 – 93,322 miles
  • 2013 – 87,835 miles
  • 2012 – 86,511 miles
  • 2011 – 74,324 miles
  • 2010 – 68,041 miles
  • 2008 – 64,364 miles
  • 2007 – 47,065 miles
  • 2006 – 32,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,789 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,789 miles (+4,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    695487856130
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,704 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,704 miles
    Test number
    514869001589
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,490 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    706320962025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,487 miles (+6,001)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,487 miles
    Test number
    245590580611
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,486 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    426343263283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slight corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,482 miles (+5,847)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    292395653152
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slight corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,635 miles (+5,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    626380644593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,757 miles (+5,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,757 miles
    Test number
    545267248708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,367 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,367 miles
    Test number
    362796013032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,109 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,109 miles
    Test number
    439292012370
    • AdvisoryFront parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass107,583 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    850106650160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,550 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    479671554576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    186871855030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,637 miles (+5,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    875688145026
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass93,322 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    955933354008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,270 miles (+5,435)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    269631954047
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass87,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    547423553059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,831 miles (+1,320)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    148223353423
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,511 miles (+12,187)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    275148342060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail74,324 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    188558921489
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass74,324 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    586408421051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass68,041 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    700706950057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,364 miles (+17,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    754230598289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    252093197015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,065 miles (+14,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    813193497069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass32,602 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    190757476411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,522 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    260336876069
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Questions about LD03 DXB

Does LD03 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DXB expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DXB?
The MOT on LD03 DXB expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DXB done?
LD03 DXB was recorded at 144,789 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has LD03 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DXB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 DXB 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 LD03 DXB find?
LD03 DXB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os.

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