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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LB52 UAXMOT history

LB52 UAX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,034 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UAX was last recorded at 159,034 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,856 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,034 miles
  • 2024 – 150,560 miles
  • 2023 – 143,300 miles
  • 2022 – 137,461 miles
  • 2021 – 135,826 miles
  • 2019 – 119,281 miles
  • 2018 – 116,490 miles
  • 2017 – 113,480 miles
  • 2016 – 110,679 miles
  • 2015 – 101,981 miles
  • 2014 – 91,935 miles
  • 2012 – 71,922 miles
  • 2011 – 62,612 miles
  • 2010 – 54,766 miles
  • 2009 – 50,444 miles
  • 2008 – 45,500 miles
  • 2007 – 35,623 miles
  • 2006 – 24,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,034 miles (+178)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,034 miles
    Test number
    940302259466
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail158,856 miles (+8,296)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,856 miles
    Test number
    790353375967
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass150,560 miles (+7,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,560 miles
    Test number
    851083617898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,300 miles (+5,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    476067934479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass137,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    585855712464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,458 miles (+1,632)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,458 miles
    Test number
    569192481432
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,826 miles (+16,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    922280775985
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,281 miles (+2,791)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    865783729812
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    759240969100
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Fail116,490 miles (+3,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    701419949118
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass113,480 miles (+2,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,480 miles
    Test number
    480144073427
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass110,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    603105489536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail110,679 miles (+8,698)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    961815141712
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass101,981 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    436408705210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,935 miles (+20,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    659658414284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,922 miles (+9,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    735803792246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass62,612 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,612 miles
    Test number
    159671781229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,766 miles (+4,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    673411450250
    • 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)

  19. Pass50,444 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    503920649291
    • 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)

  20. Pass45,500 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    794295738222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    103228627171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,623 miles (+10,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    313328927163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass24,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    481726266167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UAX

Does LB52 UAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UAX is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UAX?
The MOT on LB52 UAX is valid until 4 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 UAX done?
LB52 UAX was recorded at 159,034 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has LB52 UAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UAX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 UAX 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 UAX find?
LB52 UAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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