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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB52 FXUMOT history

LB52 FXU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,958 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FXU was last recorded at 124,958 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 4,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,945 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,013 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,958 miles
  • 2023 – 120,945 miles
  • 2022 – 118,498 miles
  • 2021 – 117,021 miles
  • 2020 – 115,951 miles
  • 2019 – 111,964 miles
  • 2018 – 106,907 miles
  • 2017 – 102,507 miles
  • 2015 – 100,937 miles
  • 2014 – 95,408 miles
  • 2013 – 89,935 miles
  • 2012 – 82,802 miles
  • 2011 – 75,865 miles
  • 2010 – 66,670 miles
  • 2009 – 53,566 miles
  • 2008 – 46,623 miles
  • 2007 – 42,284 miles
  • 2006 – 34,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,958 miles
    Test number
    921421223646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,938 miles (+3,993)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,938 miles
    Test number
    165592106357
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass120,945 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,945 miles
    Test number
    182363346134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,498 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    189301714316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,021 miles
    Test number
    778288804228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail117,021 miles (+1,070)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,021 miles
    Test number
    802592206271
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass115,951 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,951 miles
    Test number
    340811825460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,964 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,964 miles
    Test number
    837473372316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,907 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,907 miles
    Test number
    936370504278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,507 miles (+1,570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    952302974021
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass100,937 miles (+5,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    720893364613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres are cracked and perishing

  12. Pass95,408 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    408663594209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,331 miles (+5,396)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,331 miles
    Test number
    569170794220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,935 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    609609883212
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on the outter edge
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

  15. Fail89,935 miles (+7,133)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    575618483274
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on the outter edge
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

  16. Pass82,802 miles (+6,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    717637892277
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes are perishing
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  17. Pass75,865 miles (+9,195)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,865 miles
    Test number
    835931791233
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes are perishing
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads are low
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

  18. Pass66,670 miles (+13,104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,670 miles
    Test number
    840398060235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,566 miles (+6,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    363167469119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,623 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    782062788103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    792859627155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,283 miles (+7,891)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    221069727107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFuel level low
    • NoteMissfire under fast idle test

  23. Pass34,392 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    300528016083
    • NoteBottom of engine damp with oil
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to smear

Questions about LB52 FXU

Does LB52 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FXU expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FXU?
The MOT on LB52 FXU expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FXU done?
LB52 FXU was recorded at 124,958 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has LB52 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FXU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 FXU 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 FXU find?
LB52 FXU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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