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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB52 GVAMOT history

LB52 GVA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
179,292 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GVA
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
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 GVA was last recorded at 179,292 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,276 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,292 miles
  • 2023 – 171,959 miles
  • 2022 – 166,215 miles
  • 2021 – 157,873 miles
  • 2020 – 148,577 miles
  • 2019 – 139,018 miles
  • 2018 – 129,448 miles
  • 2017 – 118,868 miles
  • 2016 – 98,961 miles
  • 2015 – 88,543 miles
  • 2014 – 79,793 miles
  • 2013 – 73,710 miles
  • 2012 – 68,269 miles
  • 2011 – 62,889 miles
  • 2010 – 56,525 miles
  • 2009 – 50,330 miles
  • 2008 – 46,777 miles
  • 2007 – 41,755 miles
  • 2006 – 36,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,292 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,292 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,292 miles
    Test number
    465916701560
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,276 miles (+7,317)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,276 miles
    Test number
    795097094835
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,959 miles (+5,744)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,959 miles
    Test number
    700270052759
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass166,215 miles (+8,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,215 miles
    Test number
    619863831519
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,873 miles (+9,296)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,873 miles
    Test number
    775284604955
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,577 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    150085329030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,018 miles (+9,570)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,018 miles
    Test number
    528379304164
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,448 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    901547407340
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail129,448 miles (+10,580)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    220108491474
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass118,868 miles (+19,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,868 miles
    Test number
    893291146418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  11. Pass98,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    118126599387
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail98,961 miles (+10,418)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    568834678885
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail88,543 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    128678675039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass88,543 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    785408075000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,793 miles (+6,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    805061074076
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,710 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    135827263047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail73,710 miles (+5,441)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    405826263019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,269 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    109487662418
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear seat belt covers missing

  19. Fail68,269 miles (+5,380)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    705337662061
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteE/m light on
    • NoteRear seat belt covers missing

  20. Pass62,889 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    227939661009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,525 miles (+6,195)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    161782060436
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light 3/4 working

  22. Pass50,330 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    731462269008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,777 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    390265168082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass41,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    104162917056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,755 miles (+5,018)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    663420917026
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass36,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,737 miles
    Test number
    890471616046
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB52 GVA

Does LB52 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 GVA expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GVA?
The MOT on LB52 GVA expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 GVA done?
LB52 GVA was recorded at 179,292 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has LB52 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GVA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 GVA 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 GVA find?
LB52 GVA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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