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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB52 TFXMOT history

LB52 TFX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
129,106 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TFX was last recorded at 129,106 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,579 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
527 miles
Average per year
5,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,106 miles
  • 2024 – 128,579 miles
  • 2023 – 123,812 miles
  • 2022 – 118,812 miles
  • 2021 – 115,449 miles
  • 2020 – 111,883 miles
  • 2019 – 107,983 miles
  • 2018 – 104,144 miles
  • 2016 – 95,421 miles
  • 2015 – 86,120 miles
  • 2014 – 79,096 miles
  • 2013 – 72,496 miles
  • 2012 – 67,534 miles
  • 2011 – 62,229 miles
  • 2010 – 56,764 miles
  • 2009 – 52,138 miles
  • 2008 – 45,831 miles
  • 2007 – 33,824 miles
  • 2006 – 22,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryVehicle has some general corrosion underside

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,106 miles
    Test number
    489169414415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle has some general corrosion underside

  2. Fail129,106 miles (+527)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,106 miles
    Test number
    839453316952
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle has some general corrosion underside

  3. Pass128,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    867897073083
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail128,579 miles (+4,767)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    158374124023
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass123,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,812 miles
    Test number
    674397555988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,812 miles (+5,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,812 miles
    Test number
    848261849686
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    539759552549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,812 miles (+3,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    327964279269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,449 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,449 miles
    Test number
    406638582451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    226547077743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,883 miles (+3,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    521440779131
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass107,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    434907041875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,983 miles (+3,839)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    325887511934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,144 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    226980428274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,118 miles (+8,697)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    558821760248
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass95,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    133863195261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,421 miles (+9,301)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    354978000857
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,120 miles (+7,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,120 miles
    Test number
    602640382465
    • AdvisoryPlay in:- front upper strut top mounts, front lower suspension arms - bushes
    • AdvisorySlight mis-shape:- nearside rear tyre tread

  19. Pass79,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    719633844366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,096 miles (+6,600)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    499103944391
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  21. Fail72,496 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    509550533357
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass72,496 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    799510033322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,534 miles (+5,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    499775232415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise very slight roughness from N/S/R wheel bearing

  24. Pass62,229 miles (+5,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    217717821394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass56,764 miles (+4,626)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    414615110429
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S track rod

  26. Pass52,138 miles (+6,307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    741327439358
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked

  27. Fail45,831 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    200204548308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate damaged

  28. Pass45,831 miles (+4,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    373964348373
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate damaged

  29. Pass41,476 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    543131618068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,824 miles (+11,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    524857817096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    580086416035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail22,012 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    113146416063
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 TFX

Does LB52 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TFX expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TFX?
The MOT on LB52 TFX expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TFX done?
LB52 TFX was recorded at 129,106 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
Has LB52 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TFX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 TFX 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 TFX find?
LB52 TFX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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