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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LB52 APOMOT history

LB52 APO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,252 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB52 APO was last recorded at 80,252 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,328 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
2,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,252 miles
  • 2025 – 79,328 miles
  • 2024 – 78,030 miles
  • 2023 – 76,513 miles
  • 2022 – 75,029 miles
  • 2021 – 73,697 miles
  • 2019 – 71,005 miles
  • 2018 – 69,339 miles
  • 2017 – 66,241 miles
  • 2016 – 63,571 miles
  • 2015 – 60,421 miles
  • 2014 – 58,009 miles
  • 2013 – 53,872 miles
  • 2012 – 49,764 miles
  • 2011 – 46,227 miles
  • 2010 – 43,117 miles
  • 2009 – 37,817 miles
  • 2008 – 32,620 miles
  • 2007 – 26,425 miles
  • 2006 – 20,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,252 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,252 miles (+924)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    328647832421
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    554461689864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,327 miles (+1,297)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    951205905958
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass78,030 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,030 miles
    Test number
    164673031397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,513 miles (+1,484)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    391190662614
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass75,029 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    793698380571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    674804700987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail73,697 miles (+2,692)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    679853217004
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    288254245567
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear and central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,005 miles (+1,666)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    225657788143
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear and central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,339 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    502407949301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,241 miles
    Test number
    560657430930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,241 miles (+2,670)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,241 miles
    Test number
    283575866983
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass63,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    546476524735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,571 miles (+3,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    977432752835
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass60,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    267987575075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,421 miles (+2,412)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    469416175005
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass58,009 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,009 miles
    Test number
    287686304455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,872 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    229760603179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,764 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    197875092455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,227 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    156351701157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,117 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    232426570027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    491145439006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,817 miles (+5,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    130955939482
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    883308258054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,620 miles (+6,195)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    573118358056
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass26,425 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    151045847034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,668 miles
    Test number
    801872456076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 APO

Does LB52 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 APO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 APO?
The MOT on LB52 APO 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 APO done?
LB52 APO was recorded at 80,252 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
Has LB52 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 APO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 APO 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 APO find?
LB52 APO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged.

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