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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 GUGMOT history

LB52 GUG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
174,417 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 GUG was last recorded at 174,417 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,604 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
8,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,417 miles
  • 2021 – 169,604 miles
  • 2020 – 162,057 miles
  • 2019 – 150,952 miles
  • 2018 – 132,148 miles
  • 2017 – 120,691 miles
  • 2016 – 109,946 miles
  • 2015 – 102,261 miles
  • 2014 – 93,176 miles
  • 2013 – 81,906 miles
  • 2012 – 73,911 miles
  • 2010 – 63,432 miles
  • 2009 – 59,849 miles
  • 2008 – 55,735 miles
  • 2007 – 50,563 miles
  • 2006 – 46,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear parking brake lever on the caliper not fully returning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,417 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    962434036278
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail174,416 miles (+4,812)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,416 miles
    Test number
    509683257045
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,604 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,604 miles
    Test number
    512334465313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lever on the caliper not fully returning

  4. Fail169,598 miles (+7,541)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,598 miles
    Test number
    931549396515
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Uneaven application n/s/f slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lever on the caliper not fully returning

  5. Pass162,057 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,057 miles
    Test number
    370908491605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail162,053 miles (+11,101)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,053 miles
    Test number
    527314269412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass150,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,952 miles
    Test number
    916320800177
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,952 miles (+18,804)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,952 miles
    Test number
    883022887743
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,148 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    783488773142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

  10. Fail132,147 miles (+11,456)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,147 miles
    Test number
    404843411038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

  11. Pass120,691 miles (+10,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    356288904805
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount broken off exhaust
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass109,946 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    476948180210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,261 miles (+9,085)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    607180175045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOsr tyre cut in tread

  14. Pass93,176 miles (+11,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    615344484032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass81,906 miles (+7,995)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    236693973037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,911 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    979375572040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,432 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    204553990247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,849 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    114739089211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,735 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    734580718331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,563 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    473536907400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    331457106321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 GUG

Does LB52 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 GUG expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GUG?
The MOT on LB52 GUG expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 GUG done?
LB52 GUG was recorded at 174,417 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
Has LB52 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GUG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 GUG 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 GUG find?
LB52 GUG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.

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