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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 TGUMOT history

LB52 TGU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
142,000 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TGU
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
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TGU was last recorded at 142,000 miles on 5 Aug 2023, 23,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,654 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
23,346 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,000 miles
  • 2022 – 118,654 miles
  • 2021 – 110,160 miles
  • 2019 – 106,406 miles
  • 2017 – 104,393 miles
  • 2015 – 101,329 miles
  • 2014 – 96,482 miles
  • 2013 – 85,082 miles
  • 2012 – 73,522 miles
  • 2011 – 63,956 miles
  • 2010 – 55,302 miles
  • 2009 – 51,624 miles
  • 2008 – 46,769 miles
  • 2007 – 40,895 miles
  • 2006 – 32,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    401445700900
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,000 miles (+23,346)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    567354741640
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,654 miles (+8,494)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,654 miles
    Test number
    344660951071
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,160 miles (+3,754)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,160 miles
    Test number
    620023440182
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal low

  5. Pass106,406 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    668665591550
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,405 miles (+2,012)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    262926267950
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    144630920463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail104,393 miles (+3,064)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    768204785429
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear cover creaked (8.1.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass101,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    681368927871
    • AdvisoryLow pressures on all tyres

  10. Fail101,329 miles (+4,847)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    443551344995
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLow pressures on all tyres

  11. Pass96,482 miles (+11,400)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,482 miles
    Test number
    876803634146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing low

  12. Pass85,082 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    439527023113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded inner surface
    • NoteRear brake discs inner surface corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  13. Fail85,082 miles (+11,560)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    795687623144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded inner surface
    • NoteRear brake discs inner surface corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  14. Pass73,522 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    238892332189
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s front brake disc inner surface corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Fail73,522 miles (+9,566)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    655652932199
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s front brake disc inner surface corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  16. Pass63,956 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,956 miles
    Test number
    207862631177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteSmall cuts in o/s/r tyre

  17. Fail63,956 miles (+8,654)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,956 miles
    Test number
    909092931172
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteSmall cuts in o/s/r tyre

  18. Pass55,302 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    193204640122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,624 miles (+4,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    130441529133
    • NoteOff side front tyre getting low

  20. Pass46,769 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    364990028159
    • NoteChip in screen

  21. Fail46,769 miles (+5,874)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    970350628116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChip in screen

  22. Pass40,895 miles (+8,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    790558417167
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  23. Pass32,654 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,654 miles
    Test number
    250727516458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,640 miles
    Test number
    183750136071
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 TGU

Does LB52 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TGU expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TGU?
The MOT on LB52 TGU expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TGU done?
LB52 TGU was recorded at 142,000 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2023, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has LB52 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TGU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 TGU 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 TGU find?
LB52 TGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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