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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FLXMOT history

LS03 FLX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LS03 FLX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
107,429 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 FLX was last recorded at 107,429 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 7,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,557 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,872 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,429 miles
  • 2025 – 99,557 miles
  • 2024 – 96,142 miles
  • 2023 – 92,826 miles
  • 2022 – 89,122 miles
  • 2021 – 88,396 miles
  • 2020 – 88,371 miles
  • 2019 – 84,514 miles
  • 2018 – 81,283 miles
  • 2017 – 78,114 miles
  • 2016 – 75,291 miles
  • 2015 – 70,962 miles
  • 2014 – 67,063 miles
  • 2013 – 63,377 miles
  • 2012 – 57,845 miles
  • 2011 – 52,426 miles
  • 2010 – 47,019 miles
  • 2009 – 44,095 miles
  • 2008 – 41,450 miles
  • 2007 – 36,537 miles
  • 2006 – 32,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,429 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Rear brakes need attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,429 miles (+7,872)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    780437964886
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,557 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    294478938174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,142 miles (+3,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    195149134632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,826 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    895697820961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,122 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    105307992381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,396 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    911762367093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 front to rear corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass88,371 miles (+3,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    467954702453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriated

  8. Pass84,514 miles (+3,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    500560321932
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass81,283 miles (+3,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    133776884207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiperblade deteriorated flexi
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass78,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    847945329487
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  11. Fail78,114 miles (+2,823)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    400301144586
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking pump return pipe (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass75,291 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    983762272246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,962 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    928401915159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,937 miles (+3,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    299396805144
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass67,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    157239494466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,063 miles (+3,686)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    526088094068
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternater belt perished
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront discs corroded slightly

  17. Pass63,377 miles (+5,532)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,377 miles
    Test number
    225056303107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge

  18. Pass57,845 miles (+5,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    739090312194
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass52,426 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    119730491029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,019 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    483168790017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,095 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    601592519127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,450 miles (+4,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    301356518194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail36,537 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    540407517162
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass36,537 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    821417417180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,199 miles
    Test number
    680720716151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FLX

Does LS03 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FLX expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FLX?
The MOT on LS03 FLX expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FLX done?
LS03 FLX was recorded at 107,429 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has LS03 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FLX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 FLX 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 FLX find?
LS03 FLX failed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside side repeater not working, and 4 more.

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