
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LC52 GSVMOT history
LC52 GSV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 251,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 251,187 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 11,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC52 GSV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 29 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC52 GSV was last recorded at 251,187 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 17,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 233,306 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,881 miles
- Average per year
- 11,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 251,187 miles
- 2024 – 233,306 miles
- 2023 – 219,615 miles
- 2022 – 211,530 miles
- 2021 – 206,793 miles
- 2020 – 200,888 miles
- 2019 – 195,207 miles
- 2018 – 189,327 miles
- 2017 – 184,975 miles
- 2016 – 168,495 miles
- 2015 – 149,932 miles
- 2014 – 136,347 miles
- 2013 – 113,044 miles
- 2012 – 95,960 miles
- 2011 – 80,990 miles
- 2009 – 58,314 miles
- 2008 – 53,516 miles
- 2006 – 43,555 miles
- 2005 – 28,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Silencer Removed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,187 miles (+17,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 251,187 miles
- Test number
- 540161609561
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass233,306 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 233,306 miles
- Test number
- 916858725254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer Removed
Fail233,303 miles (+13,688)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,303 miles
- Test number
- 821965372777
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer Removed
Pass219,615 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 219,615 miles
- Test number
- 302217774474
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension Lower Than Normal
Fail219,599 miles (+8,069)2 dangerous14 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,599 miles
- Test number
- 438105257463
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted, very low
Pass211,530 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 211,530 miles
- Test number
- 388191212014
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ARM REAR BUSH WORN
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt in a poor condition
Fail211,535 miles (+4,742)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,535 miles
- Test number
- 480193282906
- MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low efficiency
- AdvisoryAlternator belt in a poor condition
Pass206,793 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 206,793 miles
- Test number
- 587923069313
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail206,792 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,792 miles
- Test number
- 857822693859
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing cords showing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,888 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 200,888 miles
- Test number
- 962546491938
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail200,888 miles (+5,681)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,888 miles
- Test number
- 666975351844
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass195,207 miles (+5,880)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 195,207 miles
- Test number
- 373673620126
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass189,327 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 189,327 miles
- Test number
- 776383292360
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass184,975 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 184,975 miles
- Test number
- 839258662748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySmall mark n/s of windscreen
Fail184,975 miles (+16,480)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,975 miles
- Test number
- 964504732998
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySmall mark n/s of windscreen
Pass168,495 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 168,495 miles
- Test number
- 271883224557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail168,495 miles (+18,563)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,495 miles
- Test number
- 686604262750
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,932 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 149,932 miles
- Test number
- 928129175057
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail149,932 miles (+13,585)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,932 miles
- Test number
- 796639075095
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass136,347 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 136,347 miles
- Test number
- 127182094499
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear registration plate delaminated
Fail136,347 miles (+23,303)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,347 miles
- Test number
- 115072794480
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on raised edges
- NoteRear registration plate delaminated
Pass113,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 113,044 miles
- Test number
- 975299533064
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail113,044 miles (+17,084)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,044 miles
- Test number
- 845129533031
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on a raised edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on a raised edge
Pass95,960 miles (+14,970)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 95,960 miles
- Test number
- 125781052009
- 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)
- NoteOffside front inner track rod slight play
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass80,990 miles (+22,676)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 80,990 miles
- Test number
- 276809211062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,314 miles (+4,798)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 58,314 miles
- Test number
- 662199979257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Pass53,516 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 53,516 miles
- Test number
- 181262238010
- 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)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
Fail53,516 miles (+9,961)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,516 miles
- Test number
- 994191338078
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront brake discs worn & corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
Pass43,555 miles (+14,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,555 miles
- Test number
- 104398036358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 28,784 miles
- Test number
- 921293635301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC52 GSV
- Does LC52 GSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 GSV is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC52 GSV?
- The MOT on LC52 GSV is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC52 GSV done?
- LC52 GSV was recorded at 251,187 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 11,157 miles a year.
- Has LC52 GSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC52 GSV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC52 GSV 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 GSV find?
- LC52 GSV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.
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