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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB52 UNHMOT history

LB52 UNH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,062 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UNH was last recorded at 59,062 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,478 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,584 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,062 miles
  • 2024 – 53,478 miles
  • 2023 – 48,964 miles
  • 2022 – 43,745 miles
  • 2021 – 36,644 miles
  • 2020 – 33,143 miles
  • 2019 – 32,722 miles
  • 2018 – 30,680 miles
  • 2017 – 28,953 miles
  • 2016 – 27,530 miles
  • 2015 – 25,753 miles
  • 2013 – 24,053 miles
  • 2012 – 20,379 miles
  • 2011 – 18,373 miles
  • 2010 – 16,892 miles
  • 2009 – 14,712 miles
  • 2008 – 12,746 miles
  • 2007 – 10,983 miles
  • 2006 – 8,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Structural corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,062 miles (+5,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    552070180011
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,478 miles (+4,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    414468219779
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,964 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    798843494998
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStructural corrosion.

  4. Fail48,951 miles (+5,206)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    512881862807
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStructural corrosion.

  5. Pass43,745 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    948196654891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass39,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    406991934649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail39,043 miles (+2,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    283957354673
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass36,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    541419036777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,644 miles (+3,501)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    660606597522
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective MIDDLE BOX CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass33,143 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    279298558429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,722 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    449796354445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    599094960696
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  13. Fail32,218 miles (+1,538)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    902142155890
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  14. Pass30,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,680 miles
    Test number
    248069942167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,680 miles (+1,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,680 miles
    Test number
    494924368126
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass28,953 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,953 miles
    Test number
    872969113925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    898954308705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,530 miles (+1,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    736244973364
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass25,753 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,753 miles
    Test number
    875947405023
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass24,053 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,053 miles
    Test number
    439675263371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    539298503068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,322 miles (+1,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    335678203032
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass20,379 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,379 miles
    Test number
    125666402004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,373 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,373 miles
    Test number
    278347001017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,892 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,892 miles
    Test number
    540521910063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,712 miles (+1,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,712 miles
    Test number
    974670619021
    • 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)

  27. Pass12,746 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,746 miles
    Test number
    311052218078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,983 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,983 miles
    Test number
    553193217091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,110 miles
    Test number
    601630116000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UNH

Does LB52 UNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UNH is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UNH?
The MOT on LB52 UNH is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UNH done?
LB52 UNH was recorded at 59,062 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has LB52 UNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UNH has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 UNH 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 UNH find?
LB52 UNH passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside.

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