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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 UYFMOT history

LB52 UYF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 218,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,646 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UYF was last recorded at 218,646 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,233 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,413 miles
Average per year
9,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,646 miles
  • 2025 – 213,233 miles
  • 2024 – 206,755 miles
  • 2023 – 200,795 miles
  • 2022 – 193,343 miles
  • 2021 – 187,055 miles
  • 2020 – 181,171 miles
  • 2019 – 172,239 miles
  • 2018 – 163,805 miles
  • 2017 – 155,619 miles
  • 2016 – 147,356 miles
  • 2015 – 138,393 miles
  • 2014 – 129,519 miles
  • 2013 – 119,648 miles
  • 2012 – 107,809 miles
  • 2011 – 94,832 miles
  • 2010 – 82,456 miles
  • 2009 – 69,438 miles
  • 2008 – 57,907 miles
  • 2007 – 44,107 miles
  • 2006 – 30,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,646 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,646 miles (+5,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,646 miles
    Test number
    805941396416
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,233 miles
    Test number
    838893790724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail213,233 miles (+6,478)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,233 miles
    Test number
    907137577343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass206,755 miles (+5,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,755 miles
    Test number
    666767561927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass200,795 miles (+7,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,795 miles
    Test number
    608433882417
    • 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))

  6. Pass193,343 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    795215758834
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail193,343 miles (+6,288)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    912157174702
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass187,055 miles (+5,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    187,055 miles
    Test number
    687044586309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass181,171 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,171 miles
    Test number
    715757891077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    712909319304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail172,239 miles (+8,434)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    457826454041
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass163,805 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,805 miles
    Test number
    875752342340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail163,755 miles (+8,136)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    447930043516
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass155,619 miles (+8,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,619 miles
    Test number
    996186809701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass147,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,356 miles
    Test number
    415626475972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,356 miles (+8,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,356 miles
    Test number
    829977810128
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

  17. Pass138,393 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    539191995087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,519 miles (+9,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,519 miles
    Test number
    845873814158
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass119,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    858114613124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail119,648 miles (+11,839)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    175664813177
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass107,809 miles (+12,977)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    848276712108
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteExhaust system detriorated

  22. Fail94,832 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    478883401106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass94,832 miles (+12,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    549973801107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass82,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,456 miles
    Test number
    513304300146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,456 miles (+13,018)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,456 miles
    Test number
    353633000142
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass69,438 miles (+11,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    483053139008
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass57,907 miles (+13,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,907 miles
    Test number
    181409528419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,107 miles (+13,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    981333137088
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded on inside edge

  29. Pass30,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    840985526052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB52 UYF

Does LB52 UYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UYF is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UYF?
The MOT on LB52 UYF is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UYF done?
LB52 UYF was recorded at 218,646 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 9,091 miles a year.
Has LB52 UYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UYF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 UYF 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 UYF find?
LB52 UYF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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