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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB52 LVGMOT history

LB52 LVG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
124,576 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LVG was last recorded at 124,576 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,674 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,576 miles
  • 2025 – 122,674 miles
  • 2024 – 121,751 miles
  • 2023 – 120,137 miles
  • 2022 – 118,179 miles
  • 2021 – 115,982 miles
  • 2020 – 114,494 miles
  • 2019 – 110,873 miles
  • 2018 – 107,590 miles
  • 2017 – 103,295 miles
  • 2016 – 99,983 miles
  • 2015 – 96,210 miles
  • 2014 – 90,355 miles
  • 2013 – 83,773 miles
  • 2012 – 77,949 miles
  • 2011 – 70,870 miles
  • 2010 – 65,072 miles
  • 2009 – 58,137 miles
  • 2008 – 51,957 miles
  • 2007 – 43,138 miles
  • 2006 – 36,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,576 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fuel tank support strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,576 miles (+1,902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    464982464524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,674 miles (+923)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,674 miles
    Test number
    256381610084
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,751 miles (+1,614)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,751 miles
    Test number
    989345056009
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension axle corrroded

  4. Pass120,137 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,137 miles
    Test number
    612985647758
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing

  5. Fail120,137 miles (+1,958)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,137 miles
    Test number
    191104220709
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing

  6. Pass118,179 miles (+2,197)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,179 miles
    Test number
    512774853840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all over vehicle

  7. Pass115,982 miles (+1,488)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    718657606734
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded

  8. Pass114,494 miles (+3,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    381992867414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,873 miles (+3,283)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    364016061568
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,590 miles (+4,295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    289065192165
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass103,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    687004419085
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail103,295 miles (+3,312)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    498975958688
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass99,983 miles (+3,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    221819871441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass96,210 miles (+5,855)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    997488495010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass90,355 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    348425114185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,773 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,773 miles
    Test number
    405709493054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,949 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    775708302160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    589802501167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,870 miles (+5,798)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    615882201120
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass65,072 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    480039990039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,137 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    313877199062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,957 miles (+8,819)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    921836208168
    • DangerousAdvise condition offside rear tyre/outer side wall
    • NoteAdvise condition both front tyres/worn low-perish marks

  23. Pass43,138 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    212300427425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    930436516009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LVG

Does LB52 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LVG is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LVG?
The MOT on LB52 LVG is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 LVG done?
LB52 LVG was recorded at 124,576 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has LB52 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LVG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 LVG 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 LVG find?
LB52 LVG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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