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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,600 cc

LB52 UBCMOT history

LB52 UBC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,710 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UBC was last recorded at 172,710 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2013: 101,905 miles, lower than 102,245 miles on 19 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,438 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
6,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,710 miles
  • 2024 – 169,438 miles
  • 2023 – 166,742 miles
  • 2022 – 163,411 miles
  • 2021 – 159,093 miles
  • 2020 – 153,958 miles
  • 2019 – 149,133 miles
  • 2018 – 143,183 miles
  • 2017 – 137,619 miles
  • 2016 – 131,131 miles
  • 2015 – 124,831 miles
  • 2014 – 118,739 miles
  • 2013 – 101,905 miles
  • 2012 – 102,245 miles
  • 2011 – 93,045 miles
  • 2010 – 84,788 miles
  • 2009 – 75,847 miles
  • 2008 – 67,271 miles
  • 2007 – 59,398 miles
  • 2006 – 52,200 miles
  • 2005 – 44,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,710 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,710 miles (+3,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,710 miles
    Test number
    454447047515
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,438 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,438 miles
    Test number
    292693658813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass166,742 miles (+3,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    917588601036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,411 miles (+4,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,411 miles
    Test number
    372084559898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,093 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,093 miles
    Test number
    524082657766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,986 miles (+5,028)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,986 miles
    Test number
    504440909351
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass153,958 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,958 miles
    Test number
    295735260445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail153,879 miles (+4,746)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    329011340609
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,133 miles
    Test number
    260309397577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail149,128 miles (+5,945)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,128 miles
    Test number
    382984989561
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass143,183 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,183 miles
    Test number
    787693995357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,619 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    632077450192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,244 miles (+6,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,244 miles
    Test number
    849829784106
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass131,131 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    131143462881
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside washer poor

  15. Pass124,831 miles (+6,092)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    716528586938
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit!! (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCrack to nearside of windscreen

  16. Pass118,739 miles (+16,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    946231524343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen within swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

  17. Pass101,905 miles (-340)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    235448833334
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen outside drivers view of the road
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail102,245 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    319634622370
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen has damage within swept area outside zone A larger than 40mm but does not adversly affect drivers view of the road, advise replacement if damage spreads.

  19. Pass102,245 miles (+9,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    557474922315
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen has damage within swept area outside zone A larger than 40mm but does not adversly affect drivers view of the road, advise replacement if damage spreads.

  20. Pass93,045 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    665832341378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to near side of wind screen

  21. Fail93,035 miles (+8,247)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    449932241301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to near side of wind screen

  22. Pass84,788 miles (+8,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    504246520332
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  23. Pass75,847 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    702807619341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside headlamp poor patern
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  24. Fail75,847 miles (+8,576)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    983017619321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside headlamp poor patern
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass67,271 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    533797038353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,398 miles (+7,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,398 miles
    Test number
    392026817309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass52,200 miles (+7,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    611396046309
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating slightly

  28. Pass44,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    222047845350
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 UBC

Does LB52 UBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UBC is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UBC?
The MOT on LB52 UBC is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UBC done?
LB52 UBC was recorded at 172,710 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
Has LB52 UBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UBC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 UBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 UBC find?
LB52 UBC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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