Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS03 LXXMOT history

LS03 LXX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

LS03 LXX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,352 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS03 LXX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LXX was last recorded at 128,352 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,352 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,352 miles
  • 2023 – 125,914 miles
  • 2022 – 124,016 miles
  • 2021 – 121,843 miles
  • 2020 – 117,518 miles
  • 2019 – 108,322 miles
  • 2018 – 102,225 miles
  • 2017 – 94,547 miles
  • 2016 – 92,093 miles
  • 2015 – 72,950 miles
  • 2014 – 50,774 miles
  • 2013 – 50,615 miles
  • 2012 – 46,176 miles
  • 2011 – 39,862 miles
  • 2010 – 34,919 miles
  • 2009 – 30,581 miles
  • 2008 – 25,167 miles
  • 2007 – 19,607 miles
  • 2006 – 13,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,352 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,352 miles
    Test number
    636775516796
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,352 miles (+2,438)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,352 miles
    Test number
    401659456833
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,914 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    717769968228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    118607716504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail124,016 miles (+2,173)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    571731114842
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,843 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    962240035719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,518 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    838292780029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,322 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    804749584913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    915971633198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail102,225 miles (+7,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    514178554381
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass94,547 miles (+2,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    436002864829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass92,093 miles (+19,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    333721749061
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs worn and pitted

  13. Pass72,950 miles (+22,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,950 miles
    Test number
    169410615047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,774 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    137946204468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,615 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    956914503387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,176 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    678744802321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,862 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    909506281125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,919 miles (+4,338)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,919 miles
    Test number
    122623180117
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear disc worn
    • NoteService brake pedal has slight travel

  19. Pass30,581 miles (+5,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    651870689152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,167 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    423787588127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,607 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,607 miles
    Test number
    262075687100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    234744346124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LXX

Does LS03 LXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LXX expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LXX?
The MOT on LS03 LXX expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LXX done?
LS03 LXX was recorded at 128,352 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has LS03 LXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LXX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 LXX 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 LXX find?
LS03 LXX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides.

Related registrations

Browse all LS03L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.