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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 MTOMOT history

LB52 MTO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,544 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MTO
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MTO was last recorded at 147,544 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,069 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,475 miles
Average per year
5,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,544 miles
  • 2024 – 144,069 miles
  • 2020 – 144,057 miles
  • 2019 – 143,072 miles
  • 2018 – 140,316 miles
  • 2017 – 138,011 miles
  • 2015 – 132,608 miles
  • 2014 – 122,693 miles
  • 2013 – 111,858 miles
  • 2012 – 99,809 miles
  • 2011 – 89,674 miles
  • 2010 – 76,080 miles
  • 2008 – 54,263 miles
  • 2007 – 42,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,544 miles
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • All under side suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,544 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,544 miles
    Test number
    771996272859
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,069 miles
    Test number
    701906520538
    • AdvisoryAll under side suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail144,069 miles (+12)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,069 miles
    Test number
    391438606925
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under side suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    327674093487
    • 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))

  5. Fail144,057 miles (+985)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    663626292680
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass143,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,072 miles
    Test number
    218377920010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,072 miles (+2,756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,072 miles
    Test number
    447656830083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose 2x wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,316 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,316 miles
    Test number
    963927075084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,011 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,011 miles
    Test number
    403942859471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,608 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,608 miles
    Test number
    675358995133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,693 miles (+10,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    436149234082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,858 miles (+12,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    165010443035
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass99,809 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    769147532095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,674 miles (+13,594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    168191431048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,080 miles (+21,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    771859630015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,263 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    210565438084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,731 miles (+10,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    621464518034
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass42,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    150167817440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail42,807 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    363927517003
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 MTO

Does LB52 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MTO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MTO?
The MOT on LB52 MTO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 MTO done?
LB52 MTO was recorded at 147,544 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,538 miles a year.
Has LB52 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MTO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 MTO 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 MTO find?
LB52 MTO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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