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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 ATXMOT history

LB52 ATX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
154,080 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ATX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ATX was last recorded at 154,080 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2021: 79,846 miles, lower than 187,436 miles on 11 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,549 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,080 miles
  • 2022 – 152,549 miles
  • 2021 – 79,846 miles
  • 2020 – 187,436 miles
  • 2019 – 183,247 miles
  • 2018 – 177,756 miles
  • 2017 – 174,668 miles
  • 2016 – 169,726 miles
  • 2015 – 154,929 miles
  • 2014 – 132,736 miles
  • 2013 – 115,729 miles
  • 2012 – 102,402 miles
  • 2011 – 90,892 miles
  • 2010 – 83,715 miles
  • 2009 – 75,114 miles
  • 2008 – 62,598 miles
  • 2007 – 49,748 miles
  • 2006 – 34,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,080 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside rack has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,080 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    792407090774
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion.

  2. Pass152,549 miles (+72,703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,549 miles
    Test number
    850787203109
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    517533420424
    • AdvisoryNearside rack has slight leak

  4. Fail79,846 miles (-107,590)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    720691734357
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack has slight leak

  5. Pass187,436 miles (+4,189)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,436 miles
    Test number
    722159388652
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sidesa (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass183,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,247 miles
    Test number
    927825565092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,247 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,247 miles
    Test number
    934538907413
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,756 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,756 miles
    Test number
    463729885756
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  9. Fail177,756 miles (+3,088)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,756 miles
    Test number
    364288178973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  10. Pass174,668 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,668 miles
    Test number
    980593191069
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  11. Fail174,668 miles (+4,942)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,668 miles
    Test number
    357874008640
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded away from box (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight blow from centre exhaust clamp

  12. Pass169,726 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,726 miles
    Test number
    404297706656
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail169,726 miles (+14,797)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,726 miles
    Test number
    214343512098
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass154,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,929 miles
    Test number
    944658188476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail154,929 miles (+22,193)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,929 miles
    Test number
    254326930934
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass132,736 miles (+17,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    336905714314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass115,729 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    337698113337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,723 miles (+13,321)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    289466013306
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,402 miles (+11,510)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    728897702376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass90,892 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    265477401303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,715 miles (+8,601)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    411287500374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces slightly corroded and discs slightly worn/lipped
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Pass75,114 miles (+3,792)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    462497709383
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteNearside track rod end boot split

  23. Pass71,322 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    880160919055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,598 miles (+12,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    780032618049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,748 miles (+15,617)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    953732917020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    442100216015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ATX

Does LB52 ATX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 ATX expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ATX?
The MOT on LB52 ATX expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 ATX done?
LB52 ATX was recorded at 154,080 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has LB52 ATX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ATX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 ATX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 ATX find?
LB52 ATX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; underbody corrosion..

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