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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LC52 GRXMOT history

LC52 GRX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LC52 GRX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,155 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 GRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 GRX was last recorded at 109,155 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,458 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,155 miles
  • 2024 – 108,458 miles
  • 2023 – 107,774 miles
  • 2022 – 107,052 miles
  • 2021 – 105,971 miles
  • 2020 – 105,524 miles
  • 2019 – 104,215 miles
  • 2018 – 103,187 miles
  • 2017 – 102,329 miles
  • 2016 – 100,476 miles
  • 2015 – 97,264 miles
  • 2014 – 90,329 miles
  • 2013 – 82,548 miles
  • 2012 – 69,730 miles
  • 2011 – 64,515 miles
  • 2010 – 59,514 miles
  • 2009 – 53,577 miles
  • 2008 – 46,659 miles
  • 2007 – 40,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorating but no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,155 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    399211877812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorating but no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,458 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    554883069406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,457 miles (+683)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,457 miles
    Test number
    969491020734
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust sleeve corroded/split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,774 miles (+722)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    374297047900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass107,052 miles (+1,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    554245139512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,971 miles (+447)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    652151565596
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    878534103586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,524 miles (+1,309)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    996839988164
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,215 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    339465040750
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTwo small stone chips on windscreen

  10. Fail104,215 miles (+1,028)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    859232394315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTwo small stone chips on windscreen

  11. Pass103,187 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    787908834305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,329 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    237450832415
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  13. Fail102,323 miles (+1,847)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    615833686651
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  14. Pass100,476 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,476 miles
    Test number
    754196472634
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail100,475 miles (+3,211)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    583210273205
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  16. Pass97,264 miles (+6,935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    383143182984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass90,329 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    777673994227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to nsr

  18. Fail90,329 miles (+7,781)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    208673494298
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to nsr

  19. Pass82,548 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    507790493213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail82,548 miles (+5,925)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    977450093253
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass76,623 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,623 miles
    Test number
    676922213097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,730 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    627132962035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass64,515 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    819189451099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,514 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    180110250466
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass59,514 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    511920450098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass53,577 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    523138859095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    193215828481
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail46,659 miles (+6,560)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    611025428025
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass40,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    173398437085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 GRX

Does LC52 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 GRX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC52 GRX?
The MOT on LC52 GRX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 GRX done?
LC52 GRX was recorded at 109,155 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has LC52 GRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 GRX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 GRX 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 LC52 GRX find?
LC52 GRX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorating but no play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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