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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LB52 ARXMOT history

LB52 ARX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,178 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ARX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ARX was last recorded at 153,178 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,034 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
5,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,178 miles
  • 2024 – 153,034 miles
  • 2023 – 150,274 miles
  • 2022 – 143,546 miles
  • 2021 – 138,231 miles
  • 2020 – 133,764 miles
  • 2019 – 128,798 miles
  • 2018 – 120,554 miles
  • 2016 – 118,118 miles
  • 2015 – 109,482 miles
  • 2013 – 97,937 miles
  • 2012 – 89,231 miles
  • 2011 – 80,240 miles
  • 2010 – 72,522 miles
  • 2009 – 66,745 miles
  • 2008 – 58,880 miles
  • 2006 – 45,266 miles
  • 2005 – 32,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,178 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrision under body

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,178 miles (+144)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,178 miles
    Test number
    672160394792
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrision under body

  2. Pass153,034 miles (+2,760)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    599454470700
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,274 miles (+6,728)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    572699391216
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,546 miles (+5,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,546 miles
    Test number
    590296515747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,231 miles (+4,467)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    766467903394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,764 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    198125029342
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail133,764 miles (+4,966)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    444153823914
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working All stop lamps inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,798 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,798 miles
    Test number
    915387164530
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail128,798 miles (+8,244)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,798 miles
    Test number
    697813000332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    443689010623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,554 miles (+2,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    301779100141
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass118,118 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    891909743787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    179178055469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,482 miles (+11,545)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    388328755036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,937 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,937 miles
    Test number
    159086123256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,231 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,231 miles
    Test number
    475745502214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,240 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    915563101296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,522 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    133204490183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    753276499138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,745 miles (+7,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    811346699159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass58,880 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    250791308209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,266 miles (+13,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    731945836301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    611046745343
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 ARX

Does LB52 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ARX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ARX?
The MOT on LB52 ARX is valid until 31 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 ARX done?
LB52 ARX was recorded at 153,178 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,964 miles a year.
Has LB52 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ARX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 ARX 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 ARX find?
LB52 ARX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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