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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 JTXMOT history

LR03 JTX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 132,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LR03 JTX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,030 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 JTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 JTX was last recorded at 132,030 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,025 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,030 miles
  • 2025 – 129,349 miles
  • 2024 – 127,471 miles
  • 2023 – 124,236 miles
  • 2021 – 117,622 miles
  • 2020 – 110,747 miles
  • 2019 – 108,030 miles
  • 2018 – 103,305 miles
  • 2017 – 97,410 miles
  • 2016 – 92,540 miles
  • 2015 – 88,071 miles
  • 2014 – 83,026 miles
  • 2012 – 68,864 miles
  • 2011 – 60,271 miles
  • 2010 – 53,528 miles
  • 2009 – 50,220 miles
  • 2008 – 44,696 miles
  • 2007 – 38,413 miles
  • 2006 – 34,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,030 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,030 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,030 miles
    Test number
    871264671222
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,025 miles (+2,676)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    553122058827
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,349 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,349 miles
    Test number
    666376542984
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,344 miles (+1,873)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,344 miles
    Test number
    516702963618
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,471 miles (+3,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,471 miles
    Test number
    165060275921
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,236 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,236 miles
    Test number
    238392514560
    • 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))

  7. Fail124,230 miles (+6,608)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    145177202203
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    494031700963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,618 miles (+6,871)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    851114441742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,747 miles
    Test number
    951393982919
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail110,747 miles (+2,717)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,747 miles
    Test number
    525816285778
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,030 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    761039915412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,305 miles (+5,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    266963495569
    • 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))

  14. Pass97,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    125018639375
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.

  15. Fail97,410 miles (+4,870)2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    575120795753
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,540 miles (+4,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    339846606102
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn egdes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass88,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    309646971009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail88,071 miles (+5,045)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    397041324621
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre flat
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass83,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    529147534334
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail83,026 miles (+4,588)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    719522834388
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    225433324080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail78,438 miles (+9,574)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    245543524077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass68,864 miles (+8,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    868363562122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass60,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    946626531123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,271 miles (+6,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    329996731182
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass53,528 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    201577220176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass50,220 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    240692939480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    921093018124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,696 miles (+6,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    944363018167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass38,413 miles (+4,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    393705297029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Fail34,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    291853406495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass34,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    294003506151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 JTX

Does LR03 JTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JTX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 JTX?
The MOT on LR03 JTX is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 JTX done?
LR03 JTX was recorded at 132,030 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
Has LR03 JTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 JTX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 JTX 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 LR03 JTX find?
LR03 JTX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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