Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB52 XDJMOT history
LB52 XDJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 179,042 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 XDJ
- 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
- 3 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 XDJ was last recorded at 179,042 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 4,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,316 miles · 2 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,726 miles
- Average per year
- 7,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,042 miles
- 2024 – 174,316 miles
- 2023 – 167,590 miles
- 2022 – 159,448 miles
- 2021 – 151,507 miles
- 2019 – 140,936 miles
- 2018 – 129,628 miles
- 2017 – 124,398 miles
- 2016 – 118,410 miles
- 2015 – 104,716 miles
- 2014 – 94,279 miles
- 2013 – 90,090 miles
- 2012 – 83,620 miles
- 2011 – 81,326 miles
- 2010 – 69,043 miles
- 2009 – 54,335 miles
- 2008 – 52,616 miles
- 2007 – 41,302 miles
- 2006 – 30,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,042 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slighty cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side front brake disc in poor condition
- AdvisoryBoth side front inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth side front sills deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Slight play in nearside front top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but no affecting the view to the front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Various oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,042 miles (+4,726)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 179,042 miles
- Test number
- 111545544875
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slighty cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side front brake disc in poor condition
- AdvisoryBoth side front inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth side front sills deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,316 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 174,316 miles
- Test number
- 314223204252
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill bent and rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill bent a rusted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail174,316 miles (+6,726)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,316 miles
- Test number
- 467576572476
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill bent and rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill bent a rusted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass167,590 miles (+8,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 167,590 miles
- Test number
- 346860651128
- AdvisoryChip in offside front headlamp
- AdvisorySlack in handbrake
Pass159,448 miles (+7,941)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 159,448 miles
- Test number
- 249692203780
- AdvisoryAll exhaust joints/clamps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass151,507 miles (+10,571)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 151,507 miles
- Test number
- 919663448071
- AdvisoryBoth sills slightly damaged
- AdvisoryExhaust joints corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber weeping
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass140,936 miles (+11,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,936 miles
- Test number
- 685350935095
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar centre bushes worn
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass129,628 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 129,628 miles
- Test number
- 392608855356
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front top mount
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but no affecting the view to the front
Fail129,616 miles (+5,218)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,616 miles
- Test number
- 877851918787
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front top mount
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but no affecting the view to the front
Pass124,398 miles (+5,988)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,398 miles
- Test number
- 811955870389
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres feathered on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column upper bearing
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass118,410 miles (+13,694)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 118,410 miles
- Test number
- 792916554655
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre at 2.5mm
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly feathered
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass104,716 miles (+10,437)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,716 miles
- Test number
- 888576675150
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush debonded
- NoteNearside front top mount noisy on lock to lock check
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyre valves deteriorated
- NoteRear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge
- NoteSlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass94,279 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,279 miles
- Test number
- 788348174127
- NoteO/s/r bumpstop split
Fail94,276 miles (+4,186)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,276 miles
- Test number
- 687266974164
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteO/s/r bumpstop split
Pass90,090 miles (+6,470)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 90,090 miles
- Test number
- 227046283187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,620 miles (+2,294)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,620 miles
- Test number
- 667124082110
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note205/55r16 sportcontact2
Pass81,326 miles (+12,283)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,326 miles
- Test number
- 225727981102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,043 miles (+14,708)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,043 miles
- Test number
- 762536080171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,335 miles (+1,719)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,335 miles
- Test number
- 960271539123
- NoteAll tyres close to 1.6mm limit in middle of tread
Pass52,616 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,616 miles
- Test number
- 330410028144
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail52,616 miles (+11,314)1 failure2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,616 miles
- Test number
- 944070928162
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass41,302 miles (+11,259)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 41,302 miles
- Test number
- 881479227022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,043 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 30,043 miles
- Test number
- 181931236004
- NoteEngine under tray loose. accident damage to o/s. front
Questions about LB52 XDJ
- Does LB52 XDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 XDJ expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 XDJ?
- The MOT on LB52 XDJ expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 XDJ done?
- LB52 XDJ was recorded at 179,042 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 7,759 miles a year.
- Has LB52 XDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 XDJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB52 XDJ 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 XDJ find?
- LB52 XDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective slighty cracked; both side front brake disc in poor condition, and 9 more.
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