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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB52 FBJMOT history

LB52 FBJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
157,699 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FBJ was last recorded at 157,699 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 7,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,214 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,485 miles
Average per year
8,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,699 miles
  • 2021 – 150,214 miles
  • 2020 – 142,435 miles
  • 2019 – 133,368 miles
  • 2018 – 123,919 miles
  • 2017 – 114,820 miles
  • 2016 – 107,900 miles
  • 2015 – 100,941 miles
  • 2014 – 94,300 miles
  • 2013 – 86,720 miles
  • 2012 – 70,195 miles
  • 2011 – 66,957 miles
  • 2010 – 60,533 miles
  • 2009 – 52,169 miles
  • 2008 – 40,994 miles
  • 2007 – 31,778 miles
  • 2006 – 24,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,699 miles (+7,485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,699 miles
    Test number
    410934874170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass150,214 miles (+7,779)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,214 miles
    Test number
    685754552380
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

  3. Pass142,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,435 miles
    Test number
    354400974945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail142,435 miles (+9,067)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,435 miles
    Test number
    756537557905
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass133,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    231680654652
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

  6. Fail133,368 miles (+9,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    743738427924
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

  7. Pass123,919 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    465624404216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,798 miles (+8,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,798 miles
    Test number
    150626170927
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass114,820 miles (+6,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    727704012596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass107,900 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    153373143970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,941 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,941 miles
    Test number
    955608735064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,300 miles (+7,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    286668034021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,720 miles (+16,525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    147123033444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,195 miles (+3,238)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    485805332055
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly faded
    • NoteRear tyre slightly perished/cracked

  15. Pass66,957 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    807948731050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,533 miles (+8,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    824177830064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass52,169 miles (+11,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    654690649061
    • NoteWish bone bushes slightly perished

  18. Pass40,994 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    131509028089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,778 miles (+7,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    231009937057
    • NoteAdvise 2x front tyers wearing low on edges

  20. Fail24,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    281507226007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  21. Pass24,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    564527926013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FBJ

Does LB52 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FBJ expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FBJ?
The MOT on LB52 FBJ expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FBJ done?
LB52 FBJ was recorded at 157,699 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 8,301 miles a year.
Has LB52 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FBJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 FBJ 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 FBJ find?
LB52 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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