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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 WJXMOT history

LM03 WJX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

LM03 WJX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
129,901 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WJX
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
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WJX was last recorded at 129,901 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 8,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2021: 121,484 miles, lower than 126,656 miles on 3 Dec 2020.

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
121,515 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,386 miles
Average per year
6,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,901 miles
  • 2021 – 121,515 miles
  • 2020 – 126,656 miles
  • 2019 – 111,336 miles
  • 2018 – 101,545 miles
  • 2017 – 93,323 miles
  • 2016 – 80,432 miles
  • 2014 – 72,879 miles
  • 2013 – 69,156 miles
  • 2012 – 63,694 miles
  • 2011 – 57,653 miles
  • 2010 – 50,377 miles
  • 2008 – 36,308 miles
  • 2007 – 27,262 miles
  • 2006 – 20,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer corroded and flaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,901 miles (+8,386)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    826503351654
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass121,515 miles (+31)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,515 miles
    Test number
    389300251245
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded and flaking
  3. Fail121,484 miles (-5,172)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    748634506724
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe union leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded and flaking
  4. Pass126,656 miles (+10,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    906154397211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail116,613 miles (+5,277)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    710377443477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass111,336 miles (+9,791)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    610204566970
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,545 miles (+8,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    194980451634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass93,323 miles (+12,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    116754351128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass80,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    444943777906
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail80,432 miles (+7,553)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    479227497072
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass72,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    756899024170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,879 miles (+3,723)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    585859424154
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
  13. Pass69,156 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    178442453114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,694 miles (+6,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    768298732143
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
  15. Pass57,653 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,653 miles
    Test number
    315391841162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,377 miles (+14,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    893382850130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. Pass36,308 miles (+9,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,308 miles
    Test number
    353408678103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass27,262 miles (+6,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,262 miles
    Test number
    491827057162
    • NoteN/s front tyre is on 2.0mm on outside edge o/s front is on 3.0mm
  19. Pass20,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,880 miles
    Test number
    264415776176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WJX

Does LM03 WJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WJX expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WJX?
The MOT on LM03 WJX expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WJX done?
LM03 WJX was recorded at 129,901 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 6,640 miles a year.
Has LM03 WJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WJX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 WJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 WJX find?
LM03 WJX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, and 3 more.

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