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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 UNLMOT history

LB52 UNL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,004 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UNL was last recorded at 59,004 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2007: 11,918 miles, lower than 14,662 miles on 17 Jan 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,737 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
2,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,004 miles
  • 2025 – 55,737 miles
  • 2024 – 51,806 miles
  • 2023 – 47,473 miles
  • 2022 – 43,878 miles
  • 2021 – 41,071 miles
  • 2020 – 38,686 miles
  • 2019 – 35,327 miles
  • 2018 – 31,732 miles
  • 2017 – 29,850 miles
  • 2016 – 28,302 miles
  • 2015 – 27,080 miles
  • 2014 – 25,612 miles
  • 2013 – 24,270 miles
  • 2012 – 22,573 miles
  • 2011 – 20,940 miles
  • 2010 – 18,811 miles
  • 2009 – 16,393 miles
  • 2008 – 14,272 miles
  • 2007 – 11,918 miles
  • 2006 – 14,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,004 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,004 miles (+3,267)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    522105444605
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    345284431507
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,737 miles (+3,931)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    437850923629
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,806 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    987376349008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,473 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    126975422309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,878 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    155589940978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    516600456504
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail41,071 miles (+2,385)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    757810206347
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass38,686 miles (+3,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    382334903409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,327 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    401203680844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,732 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    598776020255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,850 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    339983895849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,302 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,302 miles
    Test number
    577153235495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,080 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    708134955000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,612 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    459928044050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,270 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    148784663492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,573 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,573 miles
    Test number
    149588252488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,940 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,940 miles
    Test number
    106985741450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,811 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,811 miles
    Test number
    433972740049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    504698469085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,393 miles (+2,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    531788569095
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass14,272 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,272 miles
    Test number
    161803668029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,918 miles (-2,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,918 miles
    Test number
    103877037482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,662 miles
    Test number
    231407016053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,662 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,662 miles
    Test number
    902337116011
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB52 UNL

Does LB52 UNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UNL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UNL?
The MOT on LB52 UNL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UNL done?
LB52 UNL was recorded at 59,004 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,216 miles a year.
Has LB52 UNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UNL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 UNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 UNL find?
LB52 UNL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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