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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 XZLMOT history

LR03 XZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR03 XZL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,756 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XZL
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
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XZL was last recorded at 132,756 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,019 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,756 miles
  • 2024 – 130,019 miles
  • 2023 – 128,579 miles
  • 2020 – 128,103 miles
  • 2019 – 127,282 miles
  • 2018 – 121,001 miles
  • 2017 – 104,161 miles
  • 2016 – 100,514 miles
  • 2015 – 90,034 miles
  • 2014 – 86,769 miles
  • 2013 – 86,132 miles
  • 2012 – 81,781 miles
  • 2010 – 73,486 miles
  • 2009 – 66,874 miles
  • 2008 – 62,177 miles
  • 2007 – 56,546 miles
  • 2006 – 50,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,756 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,756 miles
    Test number
    780451170261
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956359214570
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,019 miles
    Test number
    112788782028
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,019 miles (+1,440)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,019 miles
    Test number
    683418644770
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,579 miles (+476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    274554420849
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,103 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,103 miles
    Test number
    390364290611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,282 miles (+6,281)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,282 miles
    Test number
    368518242694
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass121,001 miles (+16,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,001 miles
    Test number
    112851176798
    • 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))

  9. Pass104,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    602208789138
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

  10. Fail104,161 miles (+3,647)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    808790104746
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

  11. Pass100,514 miles (+10,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    265200619229
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked through mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished walls
    • AdvisoryWater ingress both front indicator repeater lamps

  12. Pass90,034 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    529538665162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail90,028 miles (+3,259)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    328876365196
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass86,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    955151274144
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass86,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    208571674404
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail86,769 miles (+637)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    199920774174
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    275818703177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail86,132 miles (+4,351)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    477358103123
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass81,781 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    215539902194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,486 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    874425020129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,874 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    504438729189
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass62,177 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,177 miles
    Test number
    582131228132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    940101037148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,546 miles (+5,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    291138827128
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  25. Pass50,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    763906726194
    • 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)

Questions about LR03 XZL

Does LR03 XZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 XZL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XZL?
The MOT on LR03 XZL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 XZL done?
LR03 XZL was recorded at 132,756 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has LR03 XZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XZL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 XZL 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 XZL find?
LR03 XZL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s, and 1 more.

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