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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 AOSMOT history

LB52 AOS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
174,640 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AOS was last recorded at 174,640 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,515 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,640 miles
  • 2025 – 173,515 miles
  • 2023 – 172,636 miles
  • 2022 – 170,353 miles
  • 2021 – 168,994 miles
  • 2020 – 166,209 miles
  • 2019 – 159,125 miles
  • 2018 – 149,770 miles
  • 2017 – 141,360 miles
  • 2016 – 132,910 miles
  • 2015 – 121,928 miles
  • 2014 – 110,453 miles
  • 2013 – 100,202 miles
  • 2012 – 86,290 miles
  • 2011 – 78,055 miles
  • 2010 – 65,570 miles
  • 2009 – 55,892 miles
  • 2008 – 41,218 miles
  • 2007 – 31,324 miles
  • 2006 – 21,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,640 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,640 miles (+1,125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    174,640 miles
    Test number
    742526630089
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,515 miles (+879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    173,515 miles
    Test number
    268996607193
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    363155286052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,636 miles (+2,283)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    854971788050
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,353 miles (+1,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,353 miles
    Test number
    858295703975
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,994 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,994 miles
    Test number
    915126903987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCracks to offside rear light lens

  7. Fail168,989 miles (+2,780)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,989 miles
    Test number
    864567162685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCracks to offside rear light lens

  8. Pass166,209 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,209 miles
    Test number
    926417107250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail166,206 miles (+7,081)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,206 miles
    Test number
    166566205744
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,125 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,125 miles
    Test number
    305026917623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,770 miles
    Test number
    274084218734
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail149,768 miles (+8,408)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,768 miles
    Test number
    881037870671
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass141,360 miles (+8,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,360 miles
    Test number
    876983805956
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass132,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,910 miles
    Test number
    350123465094
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail132,910 miles (+10,982)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,910 miles
    Test number
    649442530906
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass121,928 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    565523235136
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail121,928 miles (+11,475)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    429602035166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass110,453 miles (+10,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    709380234013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,202 miles (+13,912)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    755240433089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass86,290 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    199948842051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,055 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    419845741092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,570 miles (+9,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    600441750052
    • NoteCovers fitted
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass55,892 miles (+14,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    141799649024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,218 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    524976548042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,324 miles (+9,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    143647947432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,870 miles
    Test number
    112697516060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AOS

Does LB52 AOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AOS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AOS?
The MOT on LB52 AOS is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AOS done?
LB52 AOS was recorded at 174,640 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has LB52 AOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AOS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 AOS 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 AOS find?
LB52 AOS passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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