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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB52 MTZMOT history

LB52 MTZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,611 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MTZ
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
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MTZ was last recorded at 85,611 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 2,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,986 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,625 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,611 miles
  • 2024 – 82,986 miles
  • 2023 – 78,803 miles
  • 2022 – 74,325 miles
  • 2021 – 69,927 miles
  • 2020 – 66,021 miles
  • 2019 – 63,208 miles
  • 2018 – 58,827 miles
  • 2017 – 55,276 miles
  • 2016 – 52,792 miles
  • 2015 – 48,718 miles
  • 2014 – 46,219 miles
  • 2013 – 43,221 miles
  • 2012 – 39,676 miles
  • 2011 – 35,900 miles
  • 2010 – 30,983 miles
  • 2009 – 25,993 miles
  • 2008 – 21,474 miles
  • 2007 – 17,142 miles
  • 2006 – 12,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,611 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,611 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    296516682951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,986 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    818045527705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,979 miles (+4,176)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    209950358960
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,803 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    799106366900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,325 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    100203842338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,927 miles (+3,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    268889167568
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,021 miles (+2,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    642280461089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,208 miles (+4,381)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    755233467675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,827 miles
    Test number
    980831439540
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail58,827 miles (+3,551)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,827 miles
    Test number
    758453990727
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass55,276 miles (+2,484)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    252219609905
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass52,792 miles (+4,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    405990730487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass48,718 miles (+2,499)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    129600425016
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked

  14. Pass46,219 miles (+2,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    256727924026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracked

  15. Pass43,221 miles (+3,545)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    198733643479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has perished outer sidewall

  16. Pass39,676 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    457228232029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWipers smearing

  17. Fail39,676 miles (+3,776)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    839458132016
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Pass35,900 miles (+4,917)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,900 miles
    Test number
    746821731070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass30,983 miles (+4,990)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,983 miles
    Test number
    510153610008
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre BADLY worn on the inner edge of the tread and should be changed ASAP

  20. Pass25,993 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,993 miles
    Test number
    980456919085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,474 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,474 miles
    Test number
    962335338051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,142 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,142 miles
    Test number
    382058637079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,137 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,137 miles
    Test number
    283837337071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass12,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,085 miles
    Test number
    153457836051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 MTZ

Does LB52 MTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MTZ is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MTZ?
The MOT on LB52 MTZ is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 MTZ done?
LB52 MTZ was recorded at 85,611 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has LB52 MTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MTZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 MTZ 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 MTZ find?
LB52 MTZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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