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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 SYCMOT history

LB52 SYC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
192,741 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 SYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 SYC was last recorded at 192,741 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,082 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,659 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,741 miles
  • 2025 – 189,082 miles
  • 2024 – 180,022 miles
  • 2023 – 168,644 miles
  • 2022 – 147,889 miles
  • 2021 – 132,066 miles
  • 2019 – 113,878 miles
  • 2018 – 100,069 miles
  • 2017 – 85,033 miles
  • 2016 – 68,342 miles
  • 2015 – 62,206 miles
  • 2014 – 52,942 miles
  • 2013 – 44,142 miles
  • 2012 – 38,157 miles
  • 2011 – 34,626 miles
  • 2010 – 27,140 miles
  • 2009 – 22,974 miles
  • 2008 – 20,588 miles
  • 2007 – 15,318 miles
  • 2006 – 10,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,741 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,741 miles (+3,659)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    192,741 miles
    Test number
    321072165199
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass189,082 miles (+9,060)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,082 miles
    Test number
    456332492387
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass180,022 miles (+11,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,022 miles
    Test number
    897183028206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,644 miles (+20,755)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,644 miles
    Test number
    964145465101
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass147,889 miles (+15,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    514381695064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,066 miles (+18,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,066 miles
    Test number
    884271123385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,878 miles (+13,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    875691943075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    511602626878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,069 miles (+15,036)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    140260032941
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass85,033 miles (+16,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    169951628100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,342 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    436880053063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,206 miles (+46)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    279501815211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs very rusted on inner faces
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  13. Fail62,160 miles (+9,218)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    628310715214
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass52,942 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    355085224460
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail52,942 miles (+8,800)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    385285824232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    986290453110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail44,142 miles (+5,985)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    785860153104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,157 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    826364742172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,626 miles (+7,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    289917561156
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  20. Pass27,140 miles (+4,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    152077560199
    • NoteNear side front brake disc slightly corroded

  21. Pass22,974 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,974 miles
    Test number
    774410979192
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass20,588 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    443450008101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,318 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,318 miles
    Test number
    342140807104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,178 miles
    Test number
    524535826015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 SYC

Does LB52 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 SYC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 SYC?
The MOT on LB52 SYC is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 SYC done?
LB52 SYC was recorded at 192,741 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LB52 SYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 SYC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB52 SYC 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 SYC find?
LB52 SYC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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