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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB52 AELMOT history

LB52 AEL is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 183,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,232 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AEL was last recorded at 183,232 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,231 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,232 miles
  • 2025 – 175,932 miles
  • 2024 – 171,765 miles
  • 2023 – 168,187 miles
  • 2022 – 157,439 miles
  • 2021 – 144,478 miles
  • 2020 – 139,927 miles
  • 2019 – 135,082 miles
  • 2018 – 125,561 miles
  • 2017 – 108,205 miles
  • 2016 – 87,543 miles
  • 2015 – 82,582 miles
  • 2014 – 78,064 miles
  • 2013 – 72,607 miles
  • 2012 – 66,672 miles
  • 2011 – 60,325 miles
  • 2010 – 53,800 miles
  • 2009 – 47,119 miles
  • 2008 – 41,377 miles
  • 2007 – 36,359 miles
  • 2006 – 33,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,232 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,232 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,232 miles
    Test number
    442227115574
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail183,231 miles (+7,299)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,231 miles
    Test number
    428425864812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component likely to fail axle beam materialy weak through excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,932 miles
    Test number
    377809886538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,932 miles (+4,167)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,932 miles
    Test number
    610643922573
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,765 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,765 miles
    Test number
    761236225064
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail171,765 miles (+3,578)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,765 miles
    Test number
    324585077557
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass168,187 miles (+52)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,187 miles
    Test number
    718934461324
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at the road wheel when jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,135 miles (+10,696)10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,135 miles
    Test number
    697684689063
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary belt tensioner worn

  9. Pass157,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    759645797834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail157,438 miles (+12,960)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,438 miles
    Test number
    296261721563
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass144,478 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,478 miles
    Test number
    678150396962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,927 miles
    Test number
    919483975537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,927 miles (+4,845)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,927 miles
    Test number
    409657043479
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass135,082 miles (+9,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    456292883106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass125,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,561 miles
    Test number
    604840853329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail125,561 miles (+17,356)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,561 miles
    Test number
    996169307510
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass108,205 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    395579902191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail108,205 miles (+20,662)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    613726937824
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass87,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    645423787893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,539 miles (+4,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    152104907876
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass82,582 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    699814985061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,064 miles (+5,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    319997484080
    • 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)

  23. Pass72,607 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    157843893019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,672 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    498930982059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  25. Fail66,672 miles (+6,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    107390382067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,325 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    627421881027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,800 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    822892180026
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass47,119 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    361113389081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,377 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,377 miles
    Test number
    851165788045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,359 miles (+2,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,359 miles
    Test number
    812928787011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass33,959 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    292677246348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass26,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    161634806045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AEL

Does LB52 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AEL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AEL?
The MOT on LB52 AEL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AEL done?
LB52 AEL was recorded at 183,232 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 7,673 miles a year.
Has LB52 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AEL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 AEL 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 LB52 AEL find?
LB52 AEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.

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