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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LX03 LXFMOT history

LX03 LXF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

LX03 LXF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,146 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 LXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 LXF was last recorded at 83,146 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 4,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 26,894 miles, lower than 29,543 miles on 20 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,166 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,980 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,146 miles
  • 2024 – 78,166 miles
  • 2023 – 72,688 miles
  • 2022 – 67,434 miles
  • 2021 – 65,418 miles
  • 2020 – 62,770 miles
  • 2019 – 58,976 miles
  • 2018 – 55,542 miles
  • 2017 – 51,328 miles
  • 2016 – 45,975 miles
  • 2015 – 42,256 miles
  • 2014 – 39,584 miles
  • 2013 – 36,809 miles
  • 2012 – 35,238 miles
  • 2011 – 31,694 miles
  • 2010 – 28,629 miles
  • 2009 – 26,894 miles
  • 2008 – 29,543 miles
  • 2007 – 21,257 miles
  • 2006 – 15,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,146 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,146 miles
    Test number
    867741638828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,166 miles (+5,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    527713070370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    806823425961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,688 miles (+5,254)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    612984968454
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,434 miles (+2,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    779845899286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    713178031241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail65,412 miles (+2,642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    611939669123
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,770 miles (+3,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    654585903607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,976 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    587429622333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    164625021883
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail55,542 miles (+4,214)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    724640781755
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass51,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    745791927951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,328 miles (+5,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    711599012333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass45,975 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    471180719080
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass45,805 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    382527337695
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage

  16. Pass42,256 miles (+2,672)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    467060945111
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished

  17. Pass39,584 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    705398014120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,809 miles (+1,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    206342723126
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  19. Pass35,238 miles (+3,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    645927432114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass31,694 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    455583631196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,629 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    262256610130
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail28,629 miles (+1,735)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    274676910101
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass26,894 miles (-2,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    223403239491
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass29,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,543 miles
    Test number
    812091348165
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail29,543 miles (+8,286)1 failure3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,543 miles
    Test number
    281971048444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note(1)childs seat fitted o/s/rear (2)n/s/front tyre has "ageing"cracks generally.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass21,257 miles (+5,348)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,257 miles
    Test number
    844073447197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished.
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly perished.

  27. Pass15,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,909 miles
    Test number
    210881436166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 LXF

Does LX03 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 LXF expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 LXF?
The MOT on LX03 LXF expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 LXF done?
LX03 LXF was recorded at 83,146 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has LX03 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 LXF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LX03 LXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX03 LXF find?
LX03 LXF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15.

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