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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FFXMOT history

LS03 FFX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 251,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LS03 FFX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
251,947 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FFX
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
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FFX was last recorded at 251,947 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 9,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,370 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,577 miles
Average per year
9,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,947 miles
  • 2024 – 242,370 miles
  • 2023 – 231,595 miles
  • 2022 – 219,810 miles
  • 2021 – 207,003 miles
  • 2020 – 193,910 miles
  • 2019 – 184,348 miles
  • 2018 – 175,507 miles
  • 2017 – 160,674 miles
  • 2016 – 151,085 miles
  • 2015 – 146,636 miles
  • 2014 – 138,232 miles
  • 2013 – 129,637 miles
  • 2012 – 123,000 miles
  • 2011 – 115,177 miles
  • 2010 – 105,352 miles
  • 2009 – 98,943 miles
  • 2008 – 93,181 miles
  • 2007 – 83,153 miles
  • 2006 – 70,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    251,947 miles
    Test number
    397289186359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,947 miles (+9,577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,947 miles
    Test number
    512183672582
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass242,370 miles (+10,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,370 miles
    Test number
    848136095509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass231,595 miles (+11,785)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    231,595 miles
    Test number
    126746292964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass219,810 miles (+12,807)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    219,810 miles
    Test number
    768072474351
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear all (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear under body slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass207,003 miles (+13,093)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,003 miles
    Test number
    132499371562
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass193,910 miles (+14)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,910 miles
    Test number
    196470835388
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail193,896 miles (+9,548)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,896 miles
    Test number
    923842130895
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass184,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,348 miles
    Test number
    573138668717
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail184,348 miles (+8,841)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,348 miles
    Test number
    449044545807
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass175,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,507 miles
    Test number
    419765005344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  12. Fail175,507 miles (+14,833)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,507 miles
    Test number
    324638171236
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  13. Pass160,674 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,674 miles
    Test number
    402884602439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  14. Fail160,674 miles (+9,589)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,674 miles
    Test number
    646074186035
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  15. Pass151,085 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,085 miles
    Test number
    387771013676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass146,636 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,636 miles
    Test number
    949407115143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvice centre exhaust mounting brocken
    • NoteAdvice offside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteAdvice rear section exhaust slighty detrated
    • NoteNearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail146,637 miles (+8,405)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,637 miles
    Test number
    405947015184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvice centre exhaust mounting brocken
    • NoteAdvice offside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteAdvice rear section exhaust slighty detrated
    • NoteNearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass138,232 miles (+8,595)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,232 miles
    Test number
    449044714179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass129,637 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,637 miles
    Test number
    739955813196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail129,607 miles (+6,607)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,607 miles
    Test number
    296933713492
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass123,000 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    226961212104
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  22. Fail123,000 miles (+7,823)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    127811912134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass115,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    269768811132
    • NoteBoth bottom arm back bushes slightly split

  24. Fail115,177 miles (+9,825)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    616698311113
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth bottom arm back bushes slightly split

  25. Pass105,352 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    310089190001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,334 miles (+6,391)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    981057090010
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass98,943 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    393095079029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass93,181 miles (+10,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    140080408135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass83,153 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,153 miles
    Test number
    470708557087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    104410486424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FFX

Does LS03 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FFX is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FFX?
The MOT on LS03 FFX is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 FFX done?
LS03 FFX was recorded at 251,947 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,277 miles a year.
Has LS03 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FFX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 FFX 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 LS03 FFX find?
LS03 FFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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