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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 XCTMOT history

LB52 XCT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
176,495 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XCT
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
17 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XCT was last recorded at 176,495 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,493 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,495 miles
  • 2020 – 167,788 miles
  • 2019 – 160,274 miles
  • 2018 – 152,161 miles
  • 2017 – 146,633 miles
  • 2016 – 140,367 miles
  • 2015 – 134,576 miles
  • 2014 – 128,816 miles
  • 2013 – 123,107 miles
  • 2012 – 115,300 miles
  • 2011 – 105,775 miles
  • 2010 – 95,497 miles
  • 2009 – 87,617 miles
  • 2008 – 76,640 miles
  • 2007 – 66,231 miles
  • 2006 – 47,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,495 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth innerwing linners insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,495 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,495 miles
    Test number
    598466883339
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth innerwing linners insecure

  2. Fail176,493 miles (+8,705)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,493 miles
    Test number
    640215587909
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth innerwing linners insecure

  3. Pass167,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,788 miles
    Test number
    825103806906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail167,788 miles (+7,514)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,788 miles
    Test number
    989631728872
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Braided (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,274 miles
    Test number
    347551177741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail160,274 miles (+8,113)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,274 miles
    Test number
    759426769605
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,161 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    340142293277
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail152,161 miles (+5,528)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    643725865178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass146,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,633 miles
    Test number
    442175679975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,633 miles (+6,266)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,633 miles
    Test number
    358764621927
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass140,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    198826206554
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  12. Fail140,367 miles (+5,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    129801816516
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  13. Pass134,576 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    683546927303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,385 miles (+5,569)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    792128969993
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  15. Pass128,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    559935304331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,816 miles (+5,709)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    449415104336
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass123,107 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    988148093222
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall damaged

  18. Fail123,107 miles (+7,807)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    517468693218
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall damaged

  19. Pass115,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    285250212357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail115,300 miles (+9,525)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    776370712303
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass105,775 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    376027801383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,497 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    451149600347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,617 miles (+10,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    442110419484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,640 miles (+10,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    452599708333
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass66,231 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    440941417473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,145 miles (+14,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    354708387054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    223537946018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XCT

Does LB52 XCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XCT expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XCT?
The MOT on LB52 XCT expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XCT done?
LB52 XCT was recorded at 176,495 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has LB52 XCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XCT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XCT 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 XCT find?
LB52 XCT passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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