Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LB52 USPMOT history
LB52 USP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 178,878 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 USP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 USP was last recorded at 178,878 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 178,878 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,878 miles
- 2024 – 164,739 miles
- 2023 – 146,257 miles
- 2021 – 138,690 miles
- 2020 – 129,902 miles
- 2019 – 121,844 miles
- 2018 – 112,163 miles
- 2017 – 103,092 miles
- 2016 – 95,211 miles
- 2015 – 84,737 miles
- 2014 – 74,096 miles
- 2013 – 51,987 miles
- 2012 – 43,600 miles
- 2010 – 32,108 miles
- 2009 – 26,014 miles
- 2008 – 23,080 miles
- 2007 – 20,280 miles
- 2006 – 16,448 miles
- 2005 – 10,508 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,878 miles
- AdvisoryEngine managment light does not illuminateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryService brake pedal travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,878 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 178,878 miles
- Test number
- 480289846573
- AdvisoryEngine managment light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake pedal travel
Fail178,878 miles (+14,139)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,878 miles
- Test number
- 130520795099
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine managment light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake pedal travel
Pass164,739 miles (+11,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 164,739 miles
- Test number
- 930544307157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,395 miles (+7,138)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 153,395 miles
- Test number
- 302562713308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass146,257 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 146,257 miles
- Test number
- 335384928380
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe mount missing and front silencer corroded and leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer in corroded condition.
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail146,257 miles (+7,567)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,257 miles
- Test number
- 637648756046
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe mount missing and front silencer corroded and leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer in corroded condition.
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,690 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 138,690 miles
- Test number
- 920250288244
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail138,690 miles (+8,788)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,690 miles
- Test number
- 686290810909
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,902 miles (+8,058)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,902 miles
- Test number
- 781064865229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,844 miles (+9,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,844 miles
- Test number
- 946663385574
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,163 miles (+9,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 112,163 miles
- Test number
- 931081733375
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,092 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,092 miles
- Test number
- 826131074295
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box s;lightly corroded
Pass95,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,211 miles
- Test number
- 518698434312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,211 miles (+10,474)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,211 miles
- Test number
- 794762954238
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass84,737 miles (+10,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,737 miles
- Test number
- 966298175511
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,096 miles (+22,109)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,096 miles
- Test number
- 758448904308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,987 miles (+8,387)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 51,987 miles
- Test number
- 945913003060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail43,600 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,600 miles
- Test number
- 169231932497
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,600 miles (+11,492)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 43,600 miles
- Test number
- 408291632085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,108 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,108 miles
- Test number
- 890427240372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,014 miles (+2,934)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,014 miles
- Test number
- 894307839342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,080 miles (+2,800)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,080 miles
- Test number
- 882652358393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,280 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 20,280 miles
- Test number
- 370286847331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,448 miles (+5,940)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 16,448 miles
- Test number
- 120038246332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 10,508 miles
- Test number
- 931566155326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 USP
- Does LB52 USP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 USP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 USP?
- The MOT on LB52 USP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 USP done?
- LB52 USP was recorded at 178,878 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
- Has LB52 USP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 USP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 USP 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 USP find?
- LB52 USP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: engine managment light does not illuminate; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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