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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LB52 ARFMOT history

LB52 ARF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
127,931 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ARF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ARF was last recorded at 127,931 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,927 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,931 miles
  • 2022 – 124,929 miles
  • 2021 – 123,204 miles
  • 2020 – 120,757 miles
  • 2019 – 118,003 miles
  • 2018 – 108,804 miles
  • 2017 – 99,087 miles
  • 2016 – 85,907 miles
  • 2015 – 72,442 miles
  • 2014 – 59,253 miles
  • 2013 – 45,890 miles
  • 2012 – 38,695 miles
  • 2011 – 36,082 miles
  • 2010 – 31,705 miles
  • 2009 – 27,556 miles
  • 2008 – 23,697 miles
  • 2007 – 19,992 miles
  • 2006 – 16,667 miles
  • 2005 – 13,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,931 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    280391547759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,927 miles (+2,998)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    809198569074
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  3. Pass124,929 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,929 miles
    Test number
    726948905352
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis-flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,204 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    596812643835
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated

  5. Pass120,757 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    285651529160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,003 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    447825052474
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    454670681250
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail108,802 miles (+9,715)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,802 miles
    Test number
    262194025298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass99,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    247952996210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,087 miles (+13,180)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    740414777201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  11. Pass85,907 miles (+13,465)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    496753679635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,442 miles (+13,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    778070132315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,253 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    909409724341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequetly supported
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low

  14. Fail59,253 miles (+13,363)1 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    769539924390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequetly supported
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low

  15. Pass45,890 miles (+7,195)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    976644523332
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated and have slight movement but not to excess at present
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread but not exposing inner cords at present
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread but not exposing inner cords at present

  16. Pass38,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    157437122370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,695 miles (+2,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    756737422386
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass36,082 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    349965831321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,705 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    891216320350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,556 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    892452249319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,697 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    982227448389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,992 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    832386747394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,667 miles (+3,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,667 miles
    Test number
    402810846388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass13,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,096 miles
    Test number
    774938745327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ARF

Does LB52 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 ARF expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ARF?
The MOT on LB52 ARF expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 ARF done?
LB52 ARF was recorded at 127,931 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 6,381 miles a year.
Has LB52 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ARF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 ARF 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 ARF find?
LB52 ARF passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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