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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB52 FAAMOT history

LB52 FAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,717 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 FAA was last recorded at 85,717 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 16,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,716 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,001 miles
Average per year
3,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,717 miles
  • 2025 – 69,716 miles
  • 2024 – 69,137 miles
  • 2023 – 67,501 miles
  • 2022 – 67,040 miles
  • 2021 – 66,054 miles
  • 2019 – 62,386 miles
  • 2018 – 53,987 miles
  • 2016 – 45,587 miles
  • 2015 – 44,629 miles
  • 2014 – 38,916 miles
  • 2013 – 37,615 miles
  • 2012 – 34,336 miles
  • 2011 – 31,466 miles
  • 2010 – 29,016 miles
  • 2009 – 26,362 miles
  • 2008 – 22,696 miles
  • 2007 – 19,403 miles
  • 2006 – 16,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,717 miles
  • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded in areas

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,717 miles (+16,001)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    546263446707
    • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded in areas

  2. Pass69,716 miles (+579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    579644810611
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,137 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    229605286606
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,137 miles (+1,636)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    507088981572
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,501 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,501 miles
    Test number
    774589302575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    860025285497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,040 miles (+986)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    832342026972
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass66,054 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    731091446670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail66,050 miles (+3,664)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    412356572269
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    267538135242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,385 miles (+8,398)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    326984225676
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,987 miles (+4,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    349310408365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    187392739232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail49,754 miles (+4,167)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    134266227517
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass45,587 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    537751878458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,629 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    355169815180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,916 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    458845744012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,615 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    199074613006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,336 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    876389702037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,466 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    625144011000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,016 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,016 miles
    Test number
    924486320079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,362 miles (+3,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,362 miles
    Test number
    882097629074
    • 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)

  23. Pass22,696 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    862064828053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,403 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    161577927490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,757 miles
    Test number
    894323726079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FAA

Does LB52 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FAA expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FAA?
The MOT on LB52 FAA expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FAA done?
LB52 FAA was recorded at 85,717 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,443 miles a year.
Has LB52 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FAA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 FAA 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 FAA find?
LB52 FAA failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 13 more.

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