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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB52 FBGMOT history

LB52 FBG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,042 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FBG was last recorded at 122,042 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,011 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,042 miles
  • 2025 – 118,452 miles
  • 2024 – 114,322 miles
  • 2022 – 105,468 miles
  • 2021 – 97,149 miles
  • 2020 – 90,747 miles
  • 2019 – 90,431 miles
  • 2018 – 83,562 miles
  • 2017 – 76,986 miles
  • 2016 – 72,357 miles
  • 2015 – 66,187 miles
  • 2014 – 60,410 miles
  • 2013 – 52,820 miles
  • 2012 – 46,457 miles
  • 2011 – 38,335 miles
  • 2010 – 31,697 miles
  • 2009 – 23,070 miles
  • 2008 – 17,922 miles
  • 2007 – 7,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,042 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a slight chipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,042 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    874900288224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a slight chip

  2. Fail122,011 miles (+3,559)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,011 miles
    Test number
    569085327245
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a slight chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,452 miles (+4,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    979007361428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has minor blows due to system being heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror and housing broken

  4. Pass114,322 miles (+8,854)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    796613416629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,468 miles (+8,319)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    404354646284
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,149 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    866108992344
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material especially near side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail97,149 miles (+6,402)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    582496161866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material especially near side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,747 miles (+316)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    130379239346
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f, and both rear Tyres slightly perished and worn

  9. Pass90,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    157516550997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper parking brake operating lever part seized

  10. Fail90,429 miles (+6,867)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    451236484333
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper parking brake operating lever part seized

  11. Pass83,562 miles (+6,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    530696668784
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass76,986 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    171181417618
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Showing 26% (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass72,357 miles (+6,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,357 miles
    Test number
    586531002886
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,187 miles (+5,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    917852525277
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass60,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    197958634248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,410 miles (+7,590)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    358728334292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass52,820 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    785768523230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail52,815 miles (+6,358)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    898447023214
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass46,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    199003822259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail46,454 miles (+8,119)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    959903722288
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,335 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    587893521253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,697 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    141209620292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,070 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    660063339204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,922 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    344595438258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,645 miles
    Test number
    683306927002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FBG

Does LB52 FBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FBG is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FBG?
The MOT on LB52 FBG is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FBG done?
LB52 FBG was recorded at 122,042 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has LB52 FBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FBG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 FBG 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 FBG find?
LB52 FBG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various places; front windscreen has a slight chip.

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