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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 WVZMOT history

LB52 WVZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
168,881 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WVZ was last recorded at 168,881 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 8,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,485 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,396 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,881 miles
  • 2023 – 160,485 miles
  • 2022 – 147,411 miles
  • 2021 – 144,219 miles
  • 2020 – 141,262 miles
  • 2019 – 139,173 miles
  • 2018 – 132,245 miles
  • 2017 – 125,191 miles
  • 2016 – 113,226 miles
  • 2015 – 103,293 miles
  • 2014 – 99,178 miles
  • 2013 – 91,631 miles
  • 2012 – 82,475 miles
  • 2011 – 70,652 miles
  • 2010 – 63,750 miles
  • 2009 – 57,462 miles
  • 2008 – 49,999 miles
  • 2007 – 43,597 miles
  • 2005 – 32,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,881 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,881 miles (+8,396)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,881 miles
    Test number
    321670899968
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass160,485 miles (+13,074)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    458832640255
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement readward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,411 miles (+3,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    912705545626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,219 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,219 miles
    Test number
    174157033832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,262 miles
    Test number
    319389290303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  6. Fail141,262 miles (+2,089)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,262 miles
    Test number
    262650966895
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  7. Pass139,173 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,173 miles
    Test number
    240868210863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail139,172 miles (+6,927)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,172 miles
    Test number
    266816779200
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass132,245 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    417715894187
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls damaged and in POOR STATE
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror deteriorated and in poor state
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail132,244 miles (+198)3 dangerous8 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    380584973119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape and in POOR STATE (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls damaged and in POOR STATE
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror deteriorated and in poor state
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind in wheel
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  11. Fail132,046 miles (+6,855)9 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    680207119110
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass125,191 miles (+11,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    123817484976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass113,226 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    405287801070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,293 miles (+4,115)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    855339005039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass99,178 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    419944824076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges.

  16. Fail99,178 miles (+7,547)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    987214424016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges.

  17. Pass91,631 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    105499603014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,475 miles (+11,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    426280322065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass70,652 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    356101021049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    130332320429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,748 miles (+6,286)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,748 miles
    Test number
    534161220075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,462 miles (+7,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    843876929044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,999 miles (+6,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    183864918446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,597 miles (+11,014)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    711227617031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass32,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,583 miles
    Test number
    751909965265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WVZ

Does LB52 WVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WVZ expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WVZ?
The MOT on LB52 WVZ expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WVZ done?
LB52 WVZ was recorded at 168,881 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has LB52 WVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WVZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 WVZ 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 WVZ find?
LB52 WVZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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