
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass72,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,879 miles
- Test number
- 756899024170
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass69,156 miles (+5,462)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 69,156 miles
- Test number
- 178442453114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,694 miles (+6,041)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,694 miles
- Test number
- 768298732143
- NoteExhaust in poor condition
Pass57,653 miles (+7,276)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 57,653 miles
- Test number
- 315391841162
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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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