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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.

LL03 BXW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass268,563 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass268,563 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    268,563 miles
    Test number
    846354980335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass230,981 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    230,981 miles
    Test number
    819846207900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass202,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    202,726 miles
    Test number
    408148798768
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass158,778 miles (+20,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    435723433217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,235 miles (+18,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    305583622260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass108,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    120509920200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass96,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    141914309246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass85,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,208 miles
    Test number
    284094628216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass70,391 miles (+16,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    373794737411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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