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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 UPDMOT history

LB52 UPD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
163,966 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UPD
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
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UPD was last recorded at 163,966 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 6,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,605 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
6,361 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,966 miles
  • 2021 – 157,605 miles
  • 2020 – 153,644 miles
  • 2019 – 149,680 miles
  • 2018 – 144,871 miles
  • 2017 – 138,457 miles
  • 2016 – 134,227 miles
  • 2015 – 122,793 miles
  • 2014 – 112,004 miles
  • 2013 – 102,224 miles
  • 2012 – 92,133 miles
  • 2011 – 80,395 miles
  • 2010 – 70,404 miles
  • 2009 – 59,482 miles
  • 2008 – 47,729 miles
  • 2007 – 28,619 miles
  • 2005 – 17,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates both corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp not working

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,966 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,966 miles
    Test number
    494071025624
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates both corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp not working

  2. Fail163,661 miles (+6,056)6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,661 miles
    Test number
    497653160470
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates both corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp not working

  3. Pass157,605 miles (+3,961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    157,605 miles
    Test number
    330517029981
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror slightly loose but not affecting view to rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp not illuminating

  4. Pass153,644 miles (+3,964)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,644 miles
    Test number
    465317665221
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to cause a short circuit
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,680 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    773519349404
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,680 miles (+4,809)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    864461665923
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,871 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,871 miles
    Test number
    682303841801
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,871 miles (+6,414)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,871 miles
    Test number
    560943952869
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,457 miles
    Test number
    613921898171
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail138,457 miles (+4,230)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,457 miles
    Test number
    498490434715
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass134,227 miles (+11,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    813821556908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass122,793 miles (+10,789)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    706999685144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass112,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    197901184165
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall starting to perish & crack 195/65/15

  14. Fail112,004 miles (+9,780)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    298931484451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall starting to perish & crack 195/65/15

  15. Pass102,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    387735873173
    • NoteSlight wear discs

  16. Fail102,224 miles (+10,091)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    446975773134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSlight wear discs

  17. Pass92,133 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    446564882102
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot in poor condition
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  18. Fail92,131 miles (+11,736)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,131 miles
    Test number
    849690182177
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot in poor condition
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass80,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    275595871458
    • NoteWear discs

  20. Fail80,395 miles (+9,991)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    865365871111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteWear discs

  21. Pass70,404 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    402510980160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    271964299182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,482 miles (+11,753)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    702764899101
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail47,729 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    303576928223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside headlight mounting broken

  25. Pass47,729 miles (+19,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    990466228288
    • NoteOffside headlight mounting broken

  26. Pass28,619 miles (+11,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    432393297121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass17,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,618 miles
    Test number
    381696155370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UPD

Does LB52 UPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UPD expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UPD?
The MOT on LB52 UPD expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UPD done?
LB52 UPD was recorded at 163,966 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has LB52 UPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UPD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 UPD 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 UPD find?
LB52 UPD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bushes x2, and 9 more.

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