Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LL03 BXJMOT history
LL03 BXJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 236,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 236,225 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 11,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 BXJ
- 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
- 11 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 BXJ was last recorded at 236,225 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 10,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 225,385 miles · 1 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,840 miles
- Average per year
- 11,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 236,225 miles
- 2024 – 225,385 miles
- 2023 – 221,662 miles
- 2021 – 218,941 miles
- 2020 – 214,708 miles
- 2019 – 214,701 miles
- 2018 – 200,770 miles
- 2016 – 185,001 miles
- 2015 – 166,334 miles
- 2014 – 140,133 miles
- 2013 – 129,750 miles
- 2012 – 120,512 miles
- 2011 – 112,384 miles
- 2010 – 102,749 miles
- 2009 – 84,696 miles
- 2008 – 66,523 miles
- 2007 – 49,365 miles
- 2006 – 29,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,225 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear statics on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Static to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,225 miles (+10,840)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 236,225 miles
- Test number
- 931218410430
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear statics on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Static to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass225,385 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 225,385 miles
- Test number
- 218489954361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail225,381 miles (+3,719)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,381 miles
- Test number
- 495816001741
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass221,662 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 221,662 miles
- Test number
- 946901304473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail221,661 miles (+2,720)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,661 miles
- Test number
- 967507081708
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass218,941 miles (+1,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 218,941 miles
- Test number
- 119024140989
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass217,002 miles (+2,294)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 217,002 miles
- Test number
- 454425360889
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass214,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 214,708 miles
- Test number
- 129930212159
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail214,708 miles (+7)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,708 miles
- Test number
- 225681850515
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail214,701 miles (+5,302)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,701 miles
- Test number
- 852221761022
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Pass209,399 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 209,399 miles
- Test number
- 634949992814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,397 miles (+8,627)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,397 miles
- Test number
- 793194722079
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass200,770 miles (+15,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 200,770 miles
- Test number
- 456512440362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass185,001 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 185,001 miles
- Test number
- 296540754242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on the edges
Fail184,999 miles (+18,665)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,999 miles
- Test number
- 308388940360
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on the edges
Pass166,334 miles (+26,201)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 166,334 miles
- Test number
- 853201375961
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides drop links have slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips
Fail140,133 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,133 miles
- Test number
- 427840204243
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass140,133 miles (+10,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 140,133 miles
- Test number
- 596660404220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass129,750 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 129,750 miles
- Test number
- 398641503481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,729 miles (+9,217)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,729 miles
- Test number
- 628808193104
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass120,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 120,512 miles
- Test number
- 536206982193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,512 miles (+8,128)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,512 miles
- Test number
- 715085682156
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Pass112,384 miles (+9,635)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 112,384 miles
- Test number
- 607229471118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,749 miles (+18,053)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 102,749 miles
- Test number
- 713456290115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,696 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,696 miles
- Test number
- 553937069151
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront tyres worn on in ner edge. n/s/r/ tyre slightly out of shape
Fail84,696 miles (+18,173)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,696 miles
- Test number
- 112607969124
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront tyres worn on in ner edge. n/s/r/ tyre slightly out of shape
Pass66,523 miles (+17,158)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 66,523 miles
- Test number
- 332617408408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,365 miles
- Test number
- 244728207282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,365 miles (+19,549)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,365 miles
- Test number
- 872268107278
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass29,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 29,816 miles
- Test number
- 352468876199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 BXJ
- Does LL03 BXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL03 BXJ expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 BXJ?
- The MOT on LL03 BXJ expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL03 BXJ done?
- LL03 BXJ was recorded at 236,225 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 11,108 miles a year.
- Has LL03 BXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 BXJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL03 BXJ 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 LL03 BXJ find?
- LL03 BXJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear statics on rear axle; coil spring corroded both rear springs, and 4 more.
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