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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 LXYMOT history

LS03 LXY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

LS03 LXY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
147,142 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LXY was last recorded at 147,142 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 8,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,676 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,466 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,142 miles
  • 2023 – 138,676 miles
  • 2022 – 133,020 miles
  • 2021 – 126,932 miles
  • 2020 – 122,945 miles
  • 2019 – 113,170 miles
  • 2018 – 104,966 miles
  • 2017 – 96,818 miles
  • 2016 – 88,994 miles
  • 2015 – 80,634 miles
  • 2014 – 72,769 miles
  • 2013 – 66,918 miles
  • 2012 – 59,953 miles
  • 2011 – 53,433 miles
  • 2010 – 47,222 miles
  • 2009 – 41,831 miles
  • 2008 – 35,045 miles
  • 2007 – 27,335 miles
  • 2006 – 21,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,142 miles (+8,466)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,142 miles
    Test number
    322557485230
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass138,676 miles (+5,656)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,676 miles
    Test number
    475788553837
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front strut top mountings have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,020 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,020 miles
    Test number
    561737205507
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front McPherson strut top mounts have slight movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail133,020 miles (+6,088)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,020 miles
    Test number
    675107329688
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front McPherson strut top mounts have slight movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass126,932 miles (+3,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,932 miles
    Test number
    688470968789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass122,945 miles (+9,775)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    844917243545
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass113,170 miles (+8,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    813943986120
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass104,966 miles (+8,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    110693708524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust is in poor condition

  9. Pass96,818 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    908329646742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,994 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    817699237794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,634 miles (+7,865)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    636839695047
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  12. Pass72,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    707445714133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,769 miles (+5,851)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    846635214153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass66,918 miles (+6,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    135021643144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,953 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    107762322167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,950 miles (+6,517)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    658551622187
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust mountine loose, but still supported

  17. Pass53,433 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    299578101125
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    241877020450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,222 miles (+5,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    614937020114
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass41,831 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    244782939491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,045 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    753147328189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,335 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,335 miles
    Test number
    103856907159
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail21,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    791374216116
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  24. Pass21,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    871364116191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LXY

Does LS03 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LXY expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LXY?
The MOT on LS03 LXY expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LXY done?
LS03 LXY was recorded at 147,142 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has LS03 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LXY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 LXY 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 LXY find?
LS03 LXY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 4 more.

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