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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB52 ALOMOT history

LB52 ALO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,458 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ALO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ALO was last recorded at 112,458 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 12,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,585 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,873 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,458 miles
  • 2025 – 99,585 miles
  • 2024 – 85,935 miles
  • 2023 – 72,545 miles
  • 2022 – 63,738 miles
  • 2019 – 61,747 miles
  • 2018 – 59,579 miles
  • 2017 – 57,925 miles
  • 2016 – 54,428 miles
  • 2015 – 51,938 miles
  • 2014 – 50,587 miles
  • 2013 – 46,864 miles
  • 2012 – 40,376 miles
  • 2011 – 36,538 miles
  • 2010 – 32,670 miles
  • 2008 – 27,956 miles
  • 2007 – 20,756 miles
  • 2006 – 17,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,458 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear exhaust rust

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,458 miles (+12,873)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    506154156821
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass99,585 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    205208230927
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail99,585 miles (+13,650)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    177619936386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass85,935 miles (+13,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    525595361065
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rust

  5. Pass72,545 miles (+8,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    466731529610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rust

  6. Pass63,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    868277579317
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rust
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rust

  7. Fail63,738 miles (+1,991)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    768725032220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rust
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rust

  8. Pass61,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    552747667195
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn to limit

  9. Fail61,747 miles (+1,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    256593980331
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn to limit

  10. Pass60,665 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    507068604079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,579 miles (+1,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    957293597497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    653647391198
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail57,925 miles (+3,497)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    138798122887
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass54,428 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    962405676724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,938 miles (+1,351)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    366804175134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  16. Pass50,587 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,587 miles
    Test number
    645669644349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,003 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    605991384162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is feathered

  18. Fail49,003 miles (+2,139)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    258785074181
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is feathered

  19. Pass46,864 miles (+1,225)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    935299623383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished
    • NoteTraction control light is on

  20. Pass45,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    269730683419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished

  21. Fail45,639 miles (+5,263)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    126680283187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished

  22. Pass40,376 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    769634122051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,538 miles (+3,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    907717211023
    • NoteO/s/rear door doesnt open from the outside

  24. Pass32,670 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,670 miles
    Test number
    781584600070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,956 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    260577338333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,831 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    150074408401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,756 miles
    Test number
    804643007017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,756 miles (+3,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,756 miles
    Test number
    814142107079
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass17,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,451 miles
    Test number
    924796506064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB52 ALO

Does LB52 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ALO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ALO?
The MOT on LB52 ALO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 ALO done?
LB52 ALO was recorded at 112,458 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has LB52 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ALO has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 ALO 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 ALO find?
LB52 ALO passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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