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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 LXWMOT history

LL03 LXW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LL03 LXW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
155,419 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 LXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 LXW was last recorded at 155,419 miles on 9 May 2023, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2011: 96,311 miles, lower than 103,519 miles on 13 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,380 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,419 miles
  • 2022 – 146,627 miles
  • 2021 – 144,350 miles
  • 2020 – 129,821 miles
  • 2019 – 128,830 miles
  • 2018 – 126,692 miles
  • 2017 – 124,932 miles
  • 2015 – 124,300 miles
  • 2014 – 122,477 miles
  • 2013 – 120,857 miles
  • 2012 – 119,090 miles
  • 2011 – 96,311 miles
  • 2010 – 103,519 miles
  • 2009 – 88,956 miles
  • 2008 – 82,077 miles
  • 2007 – 71,596 miles
  • 2006 – 50,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,419 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySpare tyre low and wearing on edge.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front inner c.v boot slight split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,419 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,419 miles
    Test number
    823595694384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre low and wearing on edge.

  2. Fail155,380 miles (+8,753)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,380 miles
    Test number
    780619581564
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light tell-tale is not flashing, and hazzards not flashing outside of car. (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack slightly leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre low and wearing on edge.

  3. Pass146,627 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,627 miles
    Test number
    564096992307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v boot slight split

  4. Fail146,601 miles (+2,251)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,601 miles
    Test number
    103740732461
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking dangerous (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v boot slight split

  5. Pass144,350 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    996293693844
    • MinorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,350 miles (+14,529)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    653848282783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,821 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    914966272024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    128,830 miles
    Test number
    882011487119
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail128,830 miles (+2,138)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,830 miles
    Test number
    999214004736
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim directional (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim directional (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass126,692 miles (+1,760)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    419792448372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose slight worn, splitting?
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn / wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill creased
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light units loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass124,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    483382929208
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

  12. Fail124,929 miles (+629)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,929 miles
    Test number
    213979049998
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

  13. Pass124,300 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    929614095025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    129686364476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,477 miles (+1,620)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    849746064006
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass120,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    979795653392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758024553351
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    609187352395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,090 miles (+22,779)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    975207352338
    • Repaired at testRear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass96,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    217285061404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,311 miles (-7,208)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    296795661410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass103,519 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,519 miles
    Test number
    671463030141
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail103,518 miles (+14,562)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    482582630103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass88,956 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    950266509152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail88,955 miles (+6,878)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,955 miles
    Test number
    684226409139
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass82,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    670513428051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,077 miles (+10,481)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    984133028017
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass71,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    823371937117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail71,596 miles (+20,640)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    374401937127
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass50,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    122082246100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,956 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    660452746125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LL03 LXW

Does LL03 LXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 LXW expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 LXW?
The MOT on LL03 LXW expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 LXW done?
LL03 LXW was recorded at 155,419 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has LL03 LXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 LXW has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 LXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 LXW find?
LL03 LXW passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; spare tyre low and wearing on edge..

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