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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LB52 LVPMOT history

LB52 LVP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,608 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LVP was last recorded at 123,608 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,596 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,012 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,608 miles
  • 2025 – 116,596 miles
  • 2024 – 108,737 miles
  • 2023 – 102,455 miles
  • 2022 – 96,558 miles
  • 2021 – 90,256 miles
  • 2020 – 83,038 miles
  • 2019 – 75,964 miles
  • 2017 – 73,670 miles
  • 2016 – 71,178 miles
  • 2015 – 68,714 miles
  • 2014 – 65,116 miles
  • 2013 – 61,904 miles
  • 2012 – 58,628 miles
  • 2011 – 54,768 miles
  • 2010 – 51,197 miles
  • 2009 – 45,781 miles
  • 2008 – 40,867 miles
  • 2007 – 29,125 miles
  • 2006 – 20,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,608 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,608 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    836732877481
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,596 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,596 miles
    Test number
    742874362119
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail116,596 miles (+7,859)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,596 miles
    Test number
    217693917236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,737 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,737 miles
    Test number
    532369073426
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,737 miles (+6,282)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,737 miles
    Test number
    151621321402
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,455 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,455 miles
    Test number
    574899766355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,442 miles (+5,884)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    355191802257
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,558 miles (+6,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    460421915792
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,256 miles (+7,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    339422034358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,038 miles (+7,074)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    280391202382
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass75,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    930973969171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,964 miles (+2,294)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    108108569006
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,670 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    851070854510
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass71,178 miles (+2,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    116698068090
    • AdvisoryRear disc rusted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass68,714 miles (+3,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    370677819091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass65,116 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    416376274208
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass61,904 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    816505083280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,628 miles (+3,860)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    719610202390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and begining to crack on sidewalls.
    • NoteOffside rear caliper metal brake pipe corrosion quite severe.

  19. Pass54,768 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    239116311320
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m
    • NoteWheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

  20. Fail54,768 miles (+3,571)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    488126611458
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m
    • NoteWheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

  21. Pass51,197 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    180910910362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,781 miles (+4,914)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    221780199201
    • NoteBoth front tyres soft
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged

  23. Pass40,867 miles (+11,742)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    300649698438
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteUndertray fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  24. Pass29,125 miles (+8,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    850223807175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,565 miles
    Test number
    461431266003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LVP

Does LB52 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LVP is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LVP?
The MOT on LB52 LVP is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 LVP done?
LB52 LVP was recorded at 123,608 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has LB52 LVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LVP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 LVP 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 LVP find?
LB52 LVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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