Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LB52 UPXMOT history
LB52 UPX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 157,862 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 UPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 UPX was last recorded at 157,862 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,438 miles · 16 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 424 miles
- Average per year
- 7,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,862 miles
- 2025 – 151,044 miles
- 2024 – 138,592 miles
- 2023 – 123,344 miles
- 2022 – 108,461 miles
- 2021 – 102,175 miles
- 2019 – 91,417 miles
- 2018 – 86,092 miles
- 2017 – 84,748 miles
- 2016 – 82,175 miles
- 2015 – 78,316 miles
- 2014 – 74,983 miles
- 2013 – 61,750 miles
- 2012 – 55,823 miles
- 2011 – 46,195 miles
- 2010 – 37,735 miles
- 2009 – 32,607 miles
- 2008 – 27,922 miles
- 2007 – 20,042 miles
- 2006 – 14,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,862 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,862 miles (+424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 157,862 miles
- Test number
- 292314775550
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,438 miles (+6,394)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,438 miles
- Test number
- 240291112978
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,044 miles (+12,452)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,044 miles
- Test number
- 178004652906
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,592 miles (+57)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 138,592 miles
- Test number
- 787180058778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail138,535 miles (+15,191)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,535 miles
- Test number
- 203700465302
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,344 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,344 miles
- Test number
- 490495558094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre distorted
Fail123,344 miles (+14,883)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,344 miles
- Test number
- 902773900911
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre distorted
Pass108,461 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 108,461 miles
- Test number
- 248924425848
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass102,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,175 miles
- Test number
- 246743680776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,175 miles (+10,758)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,175 miles
- Test number
- 763069323661
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,417 miles (+5,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,417 miles
- Test number
- 950775221040
- AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,092 miles (+1,344)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 609422210448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 84,748 miles
- Test number
- 494189254093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,748 miles (+2,573)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,748 miles
- Test number
- 372871301053
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass82,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 82,175 miles
- Test number
- 480582312692
- AdvisoryPower steering hose slightly damp
Fail82,175 miles (+3,859)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,175 miles
- Test number
- 109903385763
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering hose slightly damp
Pass78,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 78,316 miles
- Test number
- 880794727077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,316 miles (+3,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,316 miles
- Test number
- 491644667267
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,983 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 74,983 miles
- Test number
- 989596654348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,082 miles (+9,332)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,082 miles
- Test number
- 456933504058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,750 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,750 miles
- Test number
- 137640313473
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall,no cords exposed.
- NoteEngine management fault warning light on.
Pass61,750 miles (+5,927)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 61,750 miles
- Test number
- 335290513023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall,no cords exposed.
- NoteEngine management fault warning light on.
Pass55,823 miles (+9,628)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 55,823 miles
- Test number
- 336014722000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,195 miles (+8,460)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,195 miles
- Test number
- 167965621036
- NoteCut to nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords.
Pass37,735 miles (+5,128)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 37,735 miles
- Test number
- 561751220070
- NoteCut in passenger side front tyre outer side wall.not deep enough to reach cords.
- NotePower steering main pressure pipe damp,no obvious leak.
Pass32,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 32,607 miles
- Test number
- 432309719055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,607 miles (+4,685)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,607 miles
- Test number
- 373389419025
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass27,922 miles (+7,880)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,922 miles
- Test number
- 923452828007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,042 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 20,042 miles
- Test number
- 523692327041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 14,991 miles
- Test number
- 161593626034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 UPX
- Does LB52 UPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UPX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 UPX?
- The MOT on LB52 UPX is valid until 5 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 UPX done?
- LB52 UPX was recorded at 157,862 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
- Has LB52 UPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 UPX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 UPX 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 UPX find?
- LB52 UPX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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