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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 LYXMOT history

LB52 LYX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
119,573 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LYX was last recorded at 119,573 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 1,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2014: 17,873 miles, lower than 87,412 miles on 15 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,867 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,706 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,573 miles
  • 2023 – 117,867 miles
  • 2021 – 115,865 miles
  • 2020 – 112,491 miles
  • 2019 – 109,439 miles
  • 2018 – 107,257 miles
  • 2017 – 103,717 miles
  • 2016 – 101,468 miles
  • 2015 – 94,068 miles
  • 2014 – 17,873 miles
  • 2013 – 79,343 miles
  • 2012 – 72,179 miles
  • 2011 – 62,313 miles
  • 2010 – 53,028 miles
  • 2009 – 36,529 miles
  • 2008 – 23,497 miles
  • 2007 – 19,215 miles
  • 2006 – 14,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,573 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Rear view mirror cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Child seat.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,573 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    457726684128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,867 miles (+2,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    785891001120
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock obsorbers weak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,865 miles (+3,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,865 miles
    Test number
    597682437487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,491 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,491 miles
    Test number
    348067706568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,439 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,439 miles
    Test number
    324093855179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,428 miles (+2,171)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    685382750967
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,257 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,257 miles
    Test number
    702583177675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,717 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,717 miles
    Test number
    241623056320
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass101,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    467269789547
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Rear view mirror cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat.

  10. Fail101,468 miles (+7,400)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    643089687997
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Rear view mirror cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat.

  11. Pass94,068 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    899023725072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail94,068 miles (+76,195)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    427853525069
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass17,873 miles (-69,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,873 miles
    Test number
    287749664038
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass87,412 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    346435114018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,343 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    937466613038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords visable

  16. Fail79,343 miles (+7,164)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    879676013043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords visable

  17. Fail72,179 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    187485912003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass72,179 miles (+9,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    949475612018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    769598011026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,311 miles (+9,283)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    317067911032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail53,028 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    662525720045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn

  22. Pass53,028 miles (+16,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    923625120079
    • NoteOsf tyre worn

  23. Pass36,529 miles (+13,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    860646319036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,497 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,497 miles
    Test number
    291087518009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    593072827010
    • NoteFront tyres just coming up to wear bars

  26. Fail19,215 miles (+5,053)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    954242827054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres just coming up to wear bars

  27. Pass14,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,162 miles
    Test number
    181168026463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LYX

Does LB52 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LYX expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LYX?
The MOT on LB52 LYX expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LYX done?
LB52 LYX was recorded at 119,573 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has LB52 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LYX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LB52 LYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 LYX find?
LB52 LYX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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