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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 LYZMOT history

LB52 LYZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 224,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
224,169 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LYZ was last recorded at 224,169 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 12,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,660 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
12,509 miles
Average per year
9,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 224,169 miles
  • 2021 – 211,660 miles
  • 2020 – 198,025 miles
  • 2019 – 187,445 miles
  • 2018 – 183,220 miles
  • 2017 – 181,090 miles
  • 2016 – 175,589 miles
  • 2015 – 170,801 miles
  • 2014 – 167,715 miles
  • 2013 – 162,706 miles
  • 2012 – 158,874 miles
  • 2011 – 153,576 miles
  • 2010 – 141,723 miles
  • 2009 – 120,931 miles
  • 2008 – 104,996 miles
  • 2007 – 85,893 miles
  • 2006 – 70,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,169 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,169 miles (+12,509)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    224,169 miles
    Test number
    385449162754
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass211,660 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    211,660 miles
    Test number
    478669957186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail211,659 miles (+13,634)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,659 miles
    Test number
    916573570027
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,025 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    198,025 miles
    Test number
    318418449570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail198,025 miles (+10,580)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,025 miles
    Test number
    957772880577
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass187,445 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,445 miles
    Test number
    593607376349
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Fail187,442 miles (+4,222)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,442 miles
    Test number
    374330513221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass183,220 miles (+2,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,220 miles
    Test number
    632364269991
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low on inisde

  9. Pass181,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    181,090 miles
    Test number
    518866875756
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail181,090 miles (+5,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,090 miles
    Test number
    817292198597
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass175,589 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    175,589 miles
    Test number
    519219532184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front bumper

  12. Fail175,588 miles (+4,787)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,588 miles
    Test number
    660481513639
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front bumper

  13. Pass170,801 miles (+3,086)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    170,801 miles
    Test number
    125818545036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  14. Fail167,715 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    195448744471
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  15. Pass167,715 miles (+5,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    276238844091
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  16. Pass162,706 miles (+111)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    162,706 miles
    Test number
    538549843025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearsdie front body damaged
    • NoteOil level warniong lamp illuminated

  17. Fail162,595 miles (+3,721)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,595 miles
    Test number
    597530143005
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearsdie front body damaged
    • NoteOil level warniong lamp illuminated

  18. Pass158,874 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    429548122074
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteOil level warning light on

  19. Fail158,874 miles (+5,298)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    749398922081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteOil level warning light on

  20. Pass153,576 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    153,576 miles
    Test number
    665569121085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    294798500062
    • NoteOff side rear coil spring has corrosion

  22. Fail141,723 miles (+20,792)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    884547200057
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOff side rear coil spring has corrosion
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Fail120,931 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    113553929046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • NoteChips in passenger headlamp
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm

  24. Pass120,931 miles (+15,935)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    712103329097
    • NoteChips in passenger headlamp
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm

  25. Pass104,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    521229828098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail104,996 miles (+19,103)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    554088428008
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass85,893 miles (+15,563)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    943750437006
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteMovement in steering rack
    • NoteNail in drivers rear tyre

  28. Pass70,330 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    781666626004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in passengers rear tyre . passengers front tyre non e marked .

Questions about LB52 LYZ

Does LB52 LYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LYZ expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LYZ?
The MOT on LB52 LYZ expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LYZ done?
LB52 LYZ was recorded at 224,169 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 9,512 miles a year.
Has LB52 LYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LYZ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 LYZ 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 LYZ find?
LB52 LYZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 1 more.

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