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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LD03 XNGMOT history

LD03 XNG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD03 XNG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,415 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 XNG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 XNG was last recorded at 136,415 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,584 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,831 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,415 miles
  • 2025 – 134,584 miles
  • 2024 – 132,660 miles
  • 2023 – 130,963 miles
  • 2022 – 130,632 miles
  • 2021 – 130,239 miles
  • 2019 – 129,545 miles
  • 2018 – 129,164 miles
  • 2017 – 128,231 miles
  • 2016 – 126,603 miles
  • 2015 – 122,058 miles
  • 2014 – 115,998 miles
  • 2013 – 108,786 miles
  • 2011 – 103,022 miles
  • 2010 – 92,933 miles
  • 2009 – 81,725 miles
  • 2008 – 70,850 miles
  • 2007 – 59,274 miles
  • 2006 – 46,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,415 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,415 miles (+1,831)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,415 miles
    Test number
    658638528418
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,584 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    201384900852
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,577 miles (+1,917)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    571893924437
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,660 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,660 miles
    Test number
    178497631664
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,644 miles (+1,681)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    783260649283
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,963 miles (+37)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,963 miles
    Test number
    295508059104
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,926 miles (+294)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,926 miles
    Test number
    780742773951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    199765383735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail130,632 miles (+393)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    677148099573
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass130,239 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,239 miles
    Test number
    787452446610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,545 miles (+381)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,545 miles
    Test number
    855487520903
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (BOTH SIDES) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (BOTH SIDES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass129,164 miles (+933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,164 miles
    Test number
    953893122268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass128,231 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    717649059547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass126,603 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    874511240259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,058 miles
    Test number
    549024485171
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail122,058 miles (+6,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,058 miles
    Test number
    747973585177
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass115,998 miles (+7,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    206582464425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass108,786 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    816484303034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  19. Fail108,786 miles (+5,764)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    176294603499
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass103,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    338985431309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,022 miles (+10,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    456915331467
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass92,933 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,933 miles
    Test number
    572500450378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Fail92,933 miles (+11,208)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,933 miles
    Test number
    851550550303
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  24. Pass81,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    794754349356
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail81,725 miles (+10,875)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    434174149441
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail70,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    232539538372
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass70,850 miles (+11,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    623519138316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,274 miles (+12,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    493140647354
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass46,508 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    481952866304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    513958886061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 XNG

Does LD03 XNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 XNG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 XNG?
The MOT on LD03 XNG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 XNG done?
LD03 XNG was recorded at 136,415 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has LD03 XNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 XNG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 XNG 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 XNG find?
LD03 XNG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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