Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
LB52 FXLMOT history
LB52 FXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 230,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 230,040 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 FXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 FXL was last recorded at 230,040 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 230,007 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 10,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 230,040 miles
- 2024 – 220,287 miles
- 2023 – 209,789 miles
- 2022 – 197,937 miles
- 2021 – 189,653 miles
- 2020 – 185,616 miles
- 2019 – 172,569 miles
- 2018 – 160,420 miles
- 2017 – 149,751 miles
- 2016 – 131,785 miles
- 2015 – 107,028 miles
- 2014 – 95,663 miles
- 2013 – 84,542 miles
- 2012 – 68,771 miles
- 2011 – 61,807 miles
- 2009 – 55,360 miles
- 2008 – 42,439 miles
- 2007 – 35,398 miles
- 2005 – 28,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,040 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,040 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 230,040 miles
- Test number
- 461129589496
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Fail230,007 miles (+9,720)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,007 miles
- Test number
- 869474885296
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass220,287 miles (+10,498)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 220,287 miles
- Test number
- 177252179243
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light cluster deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass209,789 miles (+11,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 209,789 miles
- Test number
- 550587938877
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass197,937 miles (+8,284)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 197,937 miles
- Test number
- 781607229129
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts/both rears . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass189,653 miles (+4,037)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 189,653 miles
- Test number
- 472244335482
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both rear axle beam bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass185,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 185,616 miles
- Test number
- 385511263833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam light corrosion
Fail185,616 miles (+13,047)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,616 miles
- Test number
- 537385140318
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure rear heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam light corrosion
Pass172,569 miles (+12,149)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,569 miles
- Test number
- 307155820412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,420 miles (+10,669)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 160,420 miles
- Test number
- 758063872967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,751 miles (+17,966)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,751 miles
- Test number
- 327200267661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,785 miles (+24,757)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 131,785 miles
- Test number
- 339648184291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 107,028 miles
- Test number
- 446583135135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail107,028 miles (+11,365)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,028 miles
- Test number
- 626953735192
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass95,663 miles (+11,121)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 95,663 miles
- Test number
- 458485034153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,542 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 84,542 miles
- Test number
- 228512943161
- NoteBrakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 24%
- NoteOffside Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- NoteOffside rear brake lazy in operation
Fail84,538 miles (+15,767)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,538 miles
- Test number
- 528541043183
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear brake lazy in operation
Pass68,771 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,771 miles
- Test number
- 636423442158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,807 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,807 miles
- Test number
- 745740681062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,360 miles (+7,332)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 55,360 miles
- Test number
- 363074839399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,028 miles (+5,589)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,028 miles
- Test number
- 161440319041
- NoteBoth of the front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to perrish.
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteThe O/S/F tyre has 4mm of tread depth.
- NoteThe brake fluid level is slightly low.
- NoteThe centre exhaust mounting bracket is cracked.
Pass42,439 miles (+7,041)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,439 miles
- Test number
- 360681918013
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteFront discs worn and n/s poor
- NoteRear discs worn
- NoteWet test
Pass35,398 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,398 miles
- Test number
- 761852317057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 28,908 miles
- Test number
- 321227055364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,908 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,908 miles
- Test number
- 424047355406
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- 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 FXL
- Does LB52 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 FXL expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 FXL?
- The MOT on LB52 FXL expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 FXL done?
- LB52 FXL was recorded at 230,040 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 10,285 miles a year.
- Has LB52 FXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 FXL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 FXL 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 FXL find?
- LB52 FXL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased.
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