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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LD52 ZBUMOT history

LD52 ZBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 216,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD52 ZBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
216,976 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ZBU was last recorded at 216,976 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,763 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
7,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,976 miles
  • 2025 – 210,363 miles
  • 2024 – 203,550 miles
  • 2023 – 194,993 miles
  • 2022 – 194,731 miles
  • 2021 – 193,419 miles
  • 2020 – 193,410 miles
  • 2019 – 191,515 miles
  • 2018 – 188,440 miles
  • 2017 – 185,883 miles
  • 2016 – 183,268 miles
  • 2015 – 180,624 miles
  • 2014 – 176,651 miles
  • 2013 – 173,981 miles
  • 2012 – 158,251 miles
  • 2011 – 137,709 miles
  • 2010 – 123,980 miles
  • 2009 – 106,403 miles
  • 2008 – 96,105 miles
  • 2007 – 85,753 miles
  • 2006 – 61,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,976 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,976 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    216,976 miles
    Test number
    729125414962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail216,763 miles (+6,400)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,763 miles
    Test number
    286290238505
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,363 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,363 miles
    Test number
    227316418709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,550 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    203,550 miles
    Test number
    801382628884
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

  5. Pass194,993 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,993 miles
    Test number
    560605356860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass194,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,731 miles
    Test number
    683311984436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail194,731 miles (+1,312)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,731 miles
    Test number
    689204013388
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass193,419 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,419 miles
    Test number
    661692346704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,410 miles (+1,895)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,410 miles
    Test number
    462655079949
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass191,515 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,515 miles
    Test number
    714141686248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,508 miles (+3,068)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,508 miles
    Test number
    718704883615
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass188,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    188,440 miles
    Test number
    165427930353
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail188,440 miles (+2,557)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,440 miles
    Test number
    311083267830
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass185,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,883 miles
    Test number
    134389742441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail185,881 miles (+2,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,881 miles
    Test number
    283501947061
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass183,268 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    183,268 miles
    Test number
    417336442440
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail183,262 miles (+2,638)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,262 miles
    Test number
    787652361317
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass180,624 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    180,624 miles
    Test number
    466877821854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass176,651 miles (+2,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    176,651 miles
    Test number
    176154854238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass173,981 miles (+15,730)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    173,981 miles
    Test number
    376107643229
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail158,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,251 miles
    Test number
    415551232293
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass158,251 miles (+20,542)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    158,251 miles
    Test number
    735721232253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass137,709 miles (+25)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    277189931296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on nearside

  24. Fail137,684 miles (+13,704)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    185852131200
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on nearside

  25. Pass123,980 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    250297750218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,410 miles (+17,007)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    701370640239
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteRear brake worn

  27. Pass106,403 miles (+10,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,403 miles
    Test number
    803551349235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass96,105 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,105 miles
    Test number
    973226738287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,753 miles (+23,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    610531027210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,930 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    241289616241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass61,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    820249016297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 ZBU

Does LD52 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 ZBU is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ZBU?
The MOT on LD52 ZBU is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 ZBU done?
LD52 ZBU was recorded at 216,976 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,694 miles a year.
Has LD52 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ZBU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD52 ZBU 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 LD52 ZBU find?
LD52 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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