
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LL03 BXWMOT history
LL03 BXW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 268,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 268,563 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 BXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 BXW was last recorded at 268,563 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 261,572 miles · 14 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,991 miles
- Average per year
- 11,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 268,563 miles
- 2023 – 261,572 miles
- 2022 – 256,364 miles
- 2021 – 250,359 miles
- 2020 – 242,931 miles
- 2019 – 230,981 miles
- 2018 – 217,433 miles
- 2017 – 202,726 miles
- 2016 – 196,767 miles
- 2015 – 188,657 miles
- 2014 – 175,805 miles
- 2013 – 158,778 miles
- 2012 – 138,235 miles
- 2011 – 120,041 miles
- 2010 – 108,783 miles
- 2009 – 96,241 miles
- 2008 – 85,208 miles
- 2007 – 70,391 miles
- 2006 – 54,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,563 miles (+6,991)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 268,563 miles
- Test number
- 846354980335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass261,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 261,572 miles
- Test number
- 788702024954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail261,572 miles (+5,208)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,572 miles
- Test number
- 755365892002
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass256,364 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 256,364 miles
- Test number
- 520315579397
- AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass250,359 miles (+7,428)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 250,359 miles
- Test number
- 589449021972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass242,931 miles (+11,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 242,931 miles
- Test number
- 452523945168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass230,981 miles (+13,548)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 230,981 miles
- Test number
- 819846207900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,433 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 217,433 miles
- Test number
- 152289513501
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail217,433 miles (+14,707)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,433 miles
- Test number
- 477030548457
- MajorNearside 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))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass202,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 202,726 miles
- Test number
- 408148798768
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail202,726 miles (+5,959)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,726 miles
- Test number
- 188067494049
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass196,767 miles (+8,110)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 196,767 miles
- Test number
- 530248496508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass188,657 miles (+12,852)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 188,657 miles
- Test number
- 407518715244
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass175,805 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 175,805 miles
- Test number
- 797770614219
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail175,805 miles (+17,027)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,805 miles
- Test number
- 867280514263
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass158,778 miles (+20,543)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 158,778 miles
- Test number
- 435723433217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,235 miles (+18,194)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 138,235 miles
- Test number
- 305583622260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,041 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,041 miles
- Test number
- 255207321294
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,041 miles (+11,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 120,041 miles
- Test number
- 579617421235
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 108,783 miles
- Test number
- 120509920200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,783 miles (+12,542)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,783 miles
- Test number
- 204879420215
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass96,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 96,241 miles
- Test number
- 141914309246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,241 miles (+11,033)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,241 miles
- Test number
- 982234909244
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass85,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,208 miles
- Test number
- 284094628216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,208 miles (+14,817)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,208 miles
- Test number
- 842194428275
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,391 miles (+16,160)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 70,391 miles
- Test number
- 373794737411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 54,231 miles
- Test number
- 822513976115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 BXW
- Does LL03 BXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL03 BXW expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 BXW?
- The MOT on LL03 BXW expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL03 BXW done?
- LL03 BXW was recorded at 268,563 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 11,808 miles a year.
- Has LL03 BXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 BXW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL03 BXW 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 BXW find?
- LL03 BXW passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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