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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 WXBMOT history

LM03 WXB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LM03 WXB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
206,184 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WXB was last recorded at 206,184 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,678 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
8,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,184 miles
  • 2024 – 204,678 miles
  • 2023 – 201,812 miles
  • 2022 – 199,158 miles
  • 2021 – 191,395 miles
  • 2020 – 187,470 miles
  • 2019 – 183,754 miles
  • 2018 – 175,432 miles
  • 2017 – 167,998 miles
  • 2016 – 158,800 miles
  • 2015 – 148,829 miles
  • 2014 – 137,490 miles
  • 2013 – 122,519 miles
  • 2012 – 108,179 miles
  • 2011 – 96,919 miles
  • 2010 – 86,836 miles
  • 2009 – 72,395 miles
  • 2008 – 57,371 miles
  • 2007 – 46,404 miles
  • 2006 – 40,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,184 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,184 miles (+1,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,184 miles
    Test number
    219078401655
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass204,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    204,678 miles
    Test number
    796453714105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail204,672 miles (+2,860)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,672 miles
    Test number
    104406263499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,812 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,812 miles
    Test number
    581454873056
    • 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. Fail201,790 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,790 miles
    Test number
    466728612925
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  6. Pass199,158 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,158 miles
    Test number
    379479602366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail199,106 miles (+7,711)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,106 miles
    Test number
    277488339801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Fuel pipe leaking centre of underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass191,395 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,395 miles
    Test number
    715169089244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail191,387 miles (+3,917)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,387 miles
    Test number
    971856964085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass187,470 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,470 miles
    Test number
    738673713878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,754 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,754 miles
    Test number
    259559714065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,432 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,432 miles
    Test number
    267185185270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,998 miles (+9,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,998 miles
    Test number
    741078671698
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met requirements

  14. Pass158,800 miles (+9,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    158,800 miles
    Test number
    847104059172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  15. Pass148,829 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,829 miles
    Test number
    615840125297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,490 miles (+14,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,490 miles
    Test number
    105068224277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,519 miles (+14,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    877537323241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,179 miles (+11,260)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    697615802211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,919 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    348198901214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    401657340103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,836 miles (+14,441)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    973006840195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged

  22. Pass72,395 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    162977649140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged

  23. Fail72,395 miles (+15,024)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    263737649469
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged

  24. Pass57,371 miles (+10,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    210159448103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass46,404 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    790364467154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,833 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    263911176420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,344 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    923853456144
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LM03 WXB

Does LM03 WXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WXB is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WXB?
The MOT on LM03 WXB is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WXB done?
LM03 WXB was recorded at 206,184 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,528 miles a year.
Has LM03 WXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WXB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 WXB 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 LM03 WXB find?
LM03 WXB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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