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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LD03 XNEMOT history

LD03 XNE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LD03 XNE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,607 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 XNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 XNE was last recorded at 120,607 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,605 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,607 miles
  • 2024 – 111,766 miles
  • 2023 – 94,032 miles
  • 2022 – 87,930 miles
  • 2021 – 80,451 miles
  • 2020 – 77,752 miles
  • 2019 – 71,933 miles
  • 2018 – 70,035 miles
  • 2017 – 67,762 miles
  • 2016 – 64,541 miles
  • 2015 – 61,319 miles
  • 2014 – 56,218 miles
  • 2013 – 54,235 miles
  • 2012 – 52,191 miles
  • 2011 – 48,683 miles
  • 2010 – 45,911 miles
  • 2009 – 41,655 miles
  • 2008 – 36,974 miles
  • 2007 – 31,438 miles
  • 2006 – 22,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,607 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    502488085783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail120,605 miles (+8,839)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,605 miles
    Test number
    111931268422
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,766 miles (+640)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    237039983442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail111,126 miles (+17,094)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    717346305244
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass94,032 miles (+6,102)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    777796599295
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass87,930 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    183123220606
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  7. Fail87,925 miles (+7,474)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    258989972553
    • MajorBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass80,451 miles (+2,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    797047453837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass77,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    461479359868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,752 miles (+5,819)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    428448267524
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass71,933 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    319593788391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    660078132632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,035 miles (+2,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    901185042477
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  14. Pass67,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    688091076566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,762 miles (+3,221)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    117661877624
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tred,to cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tred,to cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tred,to cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tred,to cords (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass64,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    430052558598
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight deterioration,inbetween tred lines
  17. Fail64,541 miles (+3,222)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    891972971575
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight deterioration,inbetween tred lines
  18. Pass61,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    499968995037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,318 miles (+5,100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    817748795006
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass56,218 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    325083384037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,235 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    887193993036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,191 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    145303882482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,683 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    605713981055
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass48,683 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    686833381080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,911 miles (+4,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    702298970062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass41,655 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    662215979049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    233520088041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,974 miles (+5,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    390430088065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  29. Pass31,438 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    112939977075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,895 miles
    Test number
    170454216150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 XNE

Does LD03 XNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 XNE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 XNE?
The MOT on LD03 XNE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 XNE done?
LD03 XNE was recorded at 120,607 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has LD03 XNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 XNE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 XNE 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 XNE find?
LD03 XNE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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