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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 GZCMOT history

LB52 GZC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
159,728 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 GZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 GZC was last recorded at 159,728 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 5,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,602 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,126 miles
Average per year
7,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,728 miles
  • 2022 – 154,602 miles
  • 2021 – 150,676 miles
  • 2019 – 147,129 miles
  • 2018 – 140,073 miles
  • 2017 – 129,444 miles
  • 2016 – 122,870 miles
  • 2015 – 113,303 miles
  • 2014 – 107,171 miles
  • 2013 – 101,743 miles
  • 2012 – 97,811 miles
  • 2011 – 88,189 miles
  • 2010 – 77,905 miles
  • 2009 – 63,455 miles
  • 2008 – 47,668 miles
  • 2007 – 36,151 miles
  • 2006 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,728 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin serverly corroded

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,728 miles (+5,126)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,728 miles
    Test number
    182878584157
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin serverly corroded

  2. Pass154,602 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    366923968819
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,602 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    872382079589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,676 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,676 miles
    Test number
    606733748358
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust box rusted

  5. Fail150,676 miles (+3,547)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,676 miles
    Test number
    765519360992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust box rusted

  6. Pass147,129 miles (+7,056)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,129 miles
    Test number
    897184521124
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight pearished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,073 miles (+10,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,073 miles
    Test number
    874149035243
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & deteriorated

  8. Pass129,444 miles (+6,574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,444 miles
    Test number
    464865793772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass122,870 miles (+9,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,870 miles
    Test number
    742999254135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass113,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,303 miles
    Test number
    468133975167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,296 miles (+6,125)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    935613075140
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Fail107,171 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,171 miles
    Test number
    557387164105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass107,171 miles (+5,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,171 miles
    Test number
    739197264198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass101,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    287203063401
    • NoteSome deterioration nearside outer d/shaft gaiter

  15. Fail101,743 miles (+3,932)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    419853563136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSome deterioration nearside outer d/shaft gaiter

  16. Pass97,811 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    757464862175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,189 miles (+10,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    747060661117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,905 miles (+14,450)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    220569750158
    • DangerousOffside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn (low pad contact)
    • NoteEngine oil level requires topping up
    • NoteOffside front and rear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass63,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    873828149150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail63,451 miles (+15,783)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    503928149168
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass47,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    663550258178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,668 miles (+11,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    873700958115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass36,151 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,151 miles
    Test number
    903710657170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,080 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    990969807016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,015 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    480960326093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    711890526061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 GZC

Does LB52 GZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 GZC expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 GZC?
The MOT on LB52 GZC expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 GZC done?
LB52 GZC was recorded at 159,728 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 7,733 miles a year.
Has LB52 GZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 GZC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 GZC 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 GZC find?
LB52 GZC failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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