Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LX03 LXSMOT history
LX03 LXS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 153,964 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX03 LXS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX03 LXS was last recorded at 153,964 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jun 2015: 95,499 miles, lower than 95,630 miles on 29 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,777 miles · 1 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 187 miles
- Average per year
- 6,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,964 miles
- 2023 – 153,777 miles
- 2022 – 147,457 miles
- 2021 – 143,664 miles
- 2020 – 136,789 miles
- 2019 – 129,769 miles
- 2018 – 121,840 miles
- 2017 – 113,370 miles
- 2016 – 106,902 miles
- 2015 – 95,499 miles
- 2014 – 90,327 miles
- 2013 – 79,495 miles
- 2012 – 66,150 miles
- 2011 – 62,097 miles
- 2010 – 59,425 miles
- 2009 – 53,014 miles
- 2008 – 46,938 miles
- 2007 – 37,909 miles
- 2006 – 28,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,964 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 153,964 miles
- Test number
- 519648595343
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail153,964 miles (+187)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,964 miles
- Test number
- 994421825356
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail153,777 miles (+6,320)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,777 miles
- Test number
- 475933821284
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass147,457 miles (+3,793)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 147,457 miles
- Test number
- 306133396172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,664 miles (+6,875)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 143,664 miles
- Test number
- 202795826326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 136,789 miles
- Test number
- 384098472342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,789 miles (+7,020)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,789 miles
- Test number
- 162061236588
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,769 miles (+7,929)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,769 miles
- Test number
- 794231788025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,840 miles (+8,470)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 121,840 miles
- Test number
- 573692920799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle;
Pass113,370 miles (+6,468)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 113,370 miles
- Test number
- 229982150583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass106,902 miles (+71)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,902 miles
- Test number
- 411402219507
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail106,831 miles (+11,332)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,831 miles
- Test number
- 694518233902
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass95,499 miles (-131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,499 miles
- Test number
- 185023555165
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail95,630 miles (+5,303)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,630 miles
- Test number
- 816789045127
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,327 miles (+10,832)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 90,327 miles
- Test number
- 248725514475
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s & o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face
Pass79,495 miles (+13,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,495 miles
- Test number
- 858440113138
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass66,150 miles (+4,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,150 miles
- Test number
- 785104012101
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,097 miles (+2,672)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,097 miles
- Test number
- 838603121170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,425 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,425 miles
- Test number
- 861784720117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,417 miles (+6,403)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,417 miles
- Test number
- 751683220130
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,014 miles (+6,076)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,014 miles
- Test number
- 972772869001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,938 miles (+9,029)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,938 miles
- Test number
- 744982878012
- NoteADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER TOP LEAKING DOWN BACK OF ENGINE
- NoteBRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW
- NoteCENTRE EXHAUST HANGER HEAVILY CORRODED AND BROKEN
- NoteCENTRE UNDER TRAY INSECURE. BOTH SIDE TRAYS DAMAGED.
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES. PADS WORN APPROX 70%
- NoteFRONT WIPERS NOT FULLY CLEARING SCREEN
- NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACES. PADS WORN APPROX 60-70%
Pass37,909 miles (+9,248)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,909 miles
- Test number
- 811973057009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,661 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 28,661 miles
- Test number
- 210615956001
- NoteRear mid seat belt inop
Questions about LX03 LXS
- Does LX03 LXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 LXS is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX03 LXS?
- The MOT on LX03 LXS is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX03 LXS done?
- LX03 LXS was recorded at 153,964 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
- Has LX03 LXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX03 LXS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX03 LXS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX03 LXS find?
- LX03 LXS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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