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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 DXYMOT history

LD03 DXY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 185,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LD03 DXY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,948 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DXY was last recorded at 185,948 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,487 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,948 miles
  • 2025 – 183,487 miles
  • 2024 – 182,444 miles
  • 2023 – 178,637 miles
  • 2022 – 173,636 miles
  • 2021 – 171,369 miles
  • 2020 – 168,671 miles
  • 2019 – 163,945 miles
  • 2018 – 158,742 miles
  • 2017 – 152,616 miles
  • 2016 – 147,290 miles
  • 2015 – 142,589 miles
  • 2013 – 133,036 miles
  • 2012 – 127,438 miles
  • 2011 – 121,265 miles
  • 2010 – 114,255 miles
  • 2008 – 102,980 miles
  • 2007 – 94,938 miles
  • 2006 – 66,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,948 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,948 miles (+2,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,948 miles
    Test number
    947074970461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass183,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,487 miles
    Test number
    306647199209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail183,487 miles (+1,043)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,487 miles
    Test number
    861302804293
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass182,444 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    182,444 miles
    Test number
    107397156522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail182,442 miles (+3,805)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,442 miles
    Test number
    257059474117
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass178,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,637 miles
    Test number
    396734336860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail178,635 miles (+4,999)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,635 miles
    Test number
    920871717165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass173,636 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,636 miles
    Test number
    659800406026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,631 miles (+2,262)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,631 miles
    Test number
    545135068647
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass171,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    638835391811
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section outer skin peeling away

  11. Fail171,369 miles (+2,698)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    790112110264
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section outer skin peeling away

  12. Pass168,671 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    168,671 miles
    Test number
    286191814886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,945 miles
    Test number
    820893996956
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail163,945 miles (+5,203)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,945 miles
    Test number
    367768354937
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass158,742 miles (+6,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,742 miles
    Test number
    459017089698
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

  16. Pass152,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    599157929183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,616 miles (+5,326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    731612857370
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass147,290 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,290 miles
    Test number
    839299520313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    286977725487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,587 miles (+9,551)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,587 miles
    Test number
    696535825182
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass133,036 miles (+5,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,036 miles
    Test number
    698560493192
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass127,438 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    508710162196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,430 miles (+6,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,430 miles
    Test number
    995703652174
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass121,265 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    639220531199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,255 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    273505380061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,980 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    492549838420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,938 miles (+8,540)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    644014947324
    • NoteFuel cooler pipes damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on legal limit

  28. Fail86,398 miles4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    344038587042
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteFuel pipe has been repaired, but is not leaking at time of test.
    • NoteNearside wing mirror glass cracked.

  29. Pass86,398 miles (+20,349)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    942628787058
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteFuel pipe has been repaired, but is not leaking at time of test.
    • NoteNearside wing mirror glass cracked.

  30. Pass66,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    100687896083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail66,049 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    171987796089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD03 DXY

Does LD03 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DXY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DXY?
The MOT on LD03 DXY is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DXY done?
LD03 DXY was recorded at 185,948 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LD03 DXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DXY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 DXY 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 DXY find?
LD03 DXY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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