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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,400 cc

LB52 UAMMOT history

LB52 UAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
95,156 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UAM was last recorded at 95,156 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 7,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,206 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,950 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,156 miles
  • 2021 – 87,206 miles
  • 2020 – 80,083 miles
  • 2018 – 71,282 miles
  • 2017 – 63,812 miles
  • 2016 – 56,999 miles
  • 2015 – 54,933 miles
  • 2014 – 50,355 miles
  • 2013 – 43,877 miles
  • 2012 – 40,164 miles
  • 2011 – 36,085 miles
  • 2010 – 31,941 miles
  • 2009 – 28,900 miles
  • 2008 – 25,365 miles
  • 2007 – 21,691 miles
  • 2006 – 17,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and puntured
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBelt noise

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central exhaust bracket snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in to rear back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,156 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    611606943491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and puntured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBelt noise

  2. Fail95,156 miles (+7,950)5 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    117658257316
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and puntured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBelt noise

  3. Pass87,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    532041279159
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,206 miles (+7,123)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    652308373366
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,083 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,083 miles
    Test number
    748843162276
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail80,081 miles (+8,799)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    102586980335
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  7. Pass71,282 miles (+7,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    217370141893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    927047301920
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in to rear back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  9. Fail63,812 miles (+6,813)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    337675305102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in to rear back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  10. Pass56,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    913833901872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,999 miles (+2,066)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    642605861329
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  12. Pass54,933 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    614304399364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,873 miles (+4,518)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    558123735256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  14. Pass50,355 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    246672094480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and split but no ply or cords exsposed

  15. Fail50,353 miles (+6,476)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    219502194179
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and split but no ply or cords exsposed

  16. Pass43,877 miles (+3,713)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    346901573170
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres slight cracking to treads
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on shoulder and slight cracking to treads
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  17. Pass40,164 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    525491372116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,085 miles (+4,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    886193571149
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  19. Pass31,941 miles (+3,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    313105970113
    • NoteO/s front tyre slight wear on inner shoulder

  20. Pass28,900 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    692426469132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,365 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    671550278133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,691 miles
    Test number
    644013177148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,387 miles (+29,798)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    373863777180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,589 miles
    Test number
    850918176122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UAM

Does LB52 UAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UAM expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UAM?
The MOT on LB52 UAM expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UAM done?
LB52 UAM was recorded at 95,156 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has LB52 UAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UAM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 UAM 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 UAM find?
LB52 UAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre and puntured; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80 14, and 2 more.

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