
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LS03 HBXMOT history
LS03 HBX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 200,326 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 HBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 HBX was last recorded at 200,326 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 200,325 miles · 31 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 200,326 miles
- 2021 – 189,658 miles
- 2020 – 180,235 miles
- 2019 – 171,966 miles
- 2018 – 156,549 miles
- 2017 – 149,525 miles
- 2016 – 139,936 miles
- 2015 – 130,456 miles
- 2014 – 120,617 miles
- 2013 – 109,381 miles
- 2012 – 99,711 miles
- 2011 – 90,933 miles
- 2010 – 82,269 miles
- 2009 – 72,606 miles
- 2007 – 53,922 miles
- 2006 – 31,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mount bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,326 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 200,326 miles
- Test number
- 663348043249
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail200,325 miles (+10,667)5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,325 miles
- Test number
- 939136520118
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass189,658 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 189,658 miles
- Test number
- 709569040543
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low
Fail189,658 miles (+9,423)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,658 miles
- Test number
- 545306286227
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low
Pass180,235 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 180,235 miles
- Test number
- 479353360204
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail180,233 miles (+8,267)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,233 miles
- Test number
- 914036125968
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,966 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,966 miles
- Test number
- 202455764436
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail171,965 miles3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,965 miles
- Test number
- 526016268877
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail171,960 miles (+15,411)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,960 miles
- Test number
- 741506743713
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - Age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid outer edge - On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/Worn/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,549 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 156,549 miles
- Test number
- 404258464757
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass149,525 miles (+9,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 149,525 miles
- Test number
- 543772608129
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Pass139,936 miles (+9,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 139,936 miles
- Test number
- 273938320216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass130,456 miles (+9,839)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 130,456 miles
- Test number
- 556310997179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,617 miles (+11,236)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 120,617 miles
- Test number
- 917069834245
- NoteOffsiide + nearside brake disc inner faces slighty deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass109,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 109,381 miles
- Test number
- 728340743259
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Fail109,381 miles (+9,670)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,381 miles
- Test number
- 726629533254
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Pass99,711 miles (+8,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 99,711 miles
- Test number
- 507741142270
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,933 miles (+8,664)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 90,933 miles
- Test number
- 286775111233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,269 miles (+9,663)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,269 miles
- Test number
- 202746090408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,606 miles (+18,684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,606 miles
- Test number
- 271347589473
- NoteFront brake discs are poor
Pass53,922 miles (+6,392)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,922 miles
- Test number
- 402313017421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,530 miles (+15,704)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 47,530 miles
- Test number
- 341946087006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,826 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,826 miles
- Test number
- 953148136136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LS03 HBX
- Does LS03 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 HBX expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 HBX?
- The MOT on LS03 HBX expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 HBX done?
- LS03 HBX was recorded at 200,326 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 10,239 miles a year.
- Has LS03 HBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 HBX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS03 HBX 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 HBX find?
- LS03 HBX passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.
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