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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 VNUMOT history

LB52 VNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 223,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
223,542 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VNU was last recorded at 223,542 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 9,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,128 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,414 miles
Average per year
9,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,542 miles
  • 2025 – 214,128 miles
  • 2024 – 203,398 miles
  • 2023 – 190,881 miles
  • 2022 – 176,643 miles
  • 2021 – 167,100 miles
  • 2020 – 166,377 miles
  • 2019 – 160,700 miles
  • 2018 – 152,729 miles
  • 2017 – 146,467 miles
  • 2016 – 139,943 miles
  • 2015 – 134,076 miles
  • 2014 – 123,727 miles
  • 2013 – 113,676 miles
  • 2012 – 100,932 miles
  • 2011 – 83,360 miles
  • 2010 – 73,076 miles
  • 2009 – 61,450 miles
  • 2008 – 54,507 miles
  • 2007 – 44,262 miles
  • 2006 – 25,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,542 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    223,542 miles
    Test number
    955031198342
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail223,542 miles (+9,414)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,542 miles
    Test number
    312938876333
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass214,128 miles (+10,730)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,128 miles
    Test number
    391272177403
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Undertray not fully secure Nearside & Offside (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass203,398 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    203,398 miles
    Test number
    742278245645
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail203,398 miles (+12,517)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,398 miles
    Test number
    958077290067
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,881 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    190,881 miles
    Test number
    529507802897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail190,874 miles (+14,231)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,874 miles
    Test number
    752607848445
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,643 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    200799897249
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail176,643 miles (+9,543)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    570215823010
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine oil level below minimum. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass167,100 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,100 miles
    Test number
    453870817207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,377 miles (+5,677)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,377 miles
    Test number
    236347992322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass160,700 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,700 miles
    Test number
    417401674804
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass152,729 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,729 miles
    Test number
    282831614232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass146,467 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,467 miles
    Test number
    247904953487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,943 miles (+5,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,943 miles
    Test number
    706477692417
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot

  16. Pass134,076 miles (+10,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    550929540915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass123,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    886639684239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail123,725 miles (+10,049)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,725 miles
    Test number
    537309184239
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  19. Pass113,676 miles (+12,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    746391903329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,932 miles (+17,572)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    377862792430
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail83,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    488362501366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass83,360 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    859362401372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,076 miles (+11,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    440420010382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,450 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    590401619322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,507 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    362555628390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,262 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    160862117367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,860 miles (+12,511)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    160288107092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    472051316023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 VNU

Does LB52 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 VNU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VNU?
The MOT on LB52 VNU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 VNU done?
LB52 VNU was recorded at 223,542 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
Has LB52 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VNU has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 VNU 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 VNU find?
LB52 VNU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside, and 4 more.

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