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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 UOUMOT history

LB52 UOU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 255,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
255,372 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UOU was last recorded at 255,372 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,326 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
14,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 255,372 miles
  • 2021 – 236,143 miles
  • 2020 – 234,196 miles
  • 2019 – 220,836 miles
  • 2018 – 180,020 miles
  • 2017 – 160,925 miles
  • 2016 – 148,064 miles
  • 2014 – 143,756 miles
  • 2013 – 120,784 miles
  • 2012 – 97,440 miles
  • 2011 – 73,874 miles
  • 2010 – 59,856 miles
  • 2008 – 49,339 miles
  • 2007 – 38,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,372 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body and heat shields looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front damage to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,372 miles (+46)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    255,372 miles
    Test number
    613511204999
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body and heat shields loose

  2. Fail255,326 miles (+19,183)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,326 miles
    Test number
    435850590287
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body and heat shields loose

  3. Pass236,143 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    236,143 miles
    Test number
    329339338379
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum

  4. Fail236,143 miles (+1,947)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,143 miles
    Test number
    954230796454
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum

  5. Pass234,196 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    234,196 miles
    Test number
    914777976098
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail234,196 miles (+13,360)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,196 miles
    Test number
    205086340514
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass220,836 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    220,836 miles
    Test number
    335109465527
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail220,831 miles (+40,811)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,831 miles
    Test number
    721367330323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass180,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,020 miles
    Test number
    248403965005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail180,020 miles (+19,095)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,020 miles
    Test number
    915571115670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to wheel loose (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass160,925 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,925 miles
    Test number
    884844666598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to vehicle
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull faulty

  12. Fail160,924 miles (+12,860)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    696330854266
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp assy lens damaged (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to vehicle
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull faulty

  13. Pass148,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    989262147042
    • AdvisoryChild seat incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front & rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody

  14. Fail148,064 miles (+4,308)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    510966268038
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front & rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody

  15. Pass143,756 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    806270434309
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to offside front
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  16. Fail143,756 miles (+22,972)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    735730734304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to offside front
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  17. Pass120,784 miles (+23,344)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    856041913326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,440 miles (+23,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,440 miles
    Test number
    185683302150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass73,874 miles (+14,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    995722401108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,856 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    340976800106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,339 miles (+10,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    654909588217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,950 miles
    Test number
    822365017118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UOU

Does LB52 UOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UOU expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UOU?
The MOT on LB52 UOU expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UOU done?
LB52 UOU was recorded at 255,372 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 14,078 miles a year.
Has LB52 UOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UOU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 UOU 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 UOU find?
LB52 UOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp insecure; central rear exhaust bracket broken; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 6 more.

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