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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC52 GSZMOT history

LC52 GSZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LC52 GSZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
158,527 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 GSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 GSZ was last recorded at 158,527 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,855 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,672 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,527 miles
  • 2025 – 155,855 miles
  • 2024 – 152,648 miles
  • 2023 – 149,675 miles
  • 2022 – 146,057 miles
  • 2021 – 143,864 miles
  • 2020 – 143,201 miles
  • 2019 – 141,659 miles
  • 2018 – 139,725 miles
  • 2017 – 137,172 miles
  • 2015 – 134,115 miles
  • 2014 – 115,427 miles
  • 2013 – 101,259 miles
  • 2012 – 86,777 miles
  • 2011 – 72,986 miles
  • 2010 – 57,909 miles
  • 2009 – 43,484 miles
  • 2008 – 27,265 miles
  • 2007 – 21,171 miles
  • 2006 – 16,925 miles
  • 2005 – 11,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,527 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,527 miles (+2,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,527 miles
    Test number
    339433319585
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass155,855 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    767518502250
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/R14 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/R14 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass152,648 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,648 miles
    Test number
    415187164719
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass149,675 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    652412620790
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass146,057 miles (+2,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,057 miles
    Test number
    799537502421
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass143,864 miles (+663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,864 miles
    Test number
    575452760463
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass143,201 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,201 miles
    Test number
    912862983244
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass141,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    137378690792
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail141,659 miles (+1,934)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    937489162001
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass139,725 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    141372970905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,172 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,172 miles
    Test number
    242561457145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,171 miles (+3,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,171 miles
    Test number
    484430278000
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass134,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    920814047801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,115 miles (+18,688)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    794068729334
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel Alignment required
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass115,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,427 miles
    Test number
    185001004399
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Fail115,427 miles (+14,168)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,427 miles
    Test number
    179570004308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak (water pump?)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  17. Pass101,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    458762103495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,259 miles (+14,482)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    226932403344
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteEngine light on and engine misfire

  19. Pass86,777 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    357604082225
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment out due to tyre wear ?

  20. Fail86,777 miles (+13,791)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    637974782250
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment out due to tyre wear ?
    • NoteTyre size 175 / 80 R 14 88 H

  21. Pass72,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    725284391247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,986 miles (+15,077)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    397384791483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,909 miles (+14,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    632779790202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  24. Pass43,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    323134799225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,464 miles (+16,199)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    993184699213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass27,265 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    273750498296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,171 miles (+4,246)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    224901427368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail16,925 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,925 miles
    Test number
    454688506400
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass16,925 miles (+5,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,925 miles
    Test number
    701458206331
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass11,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,808 miles
    Test number
    540632405333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 GSZ

Does LC52 GSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 GSZ is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 GSZ?
The MOT on LC52 GSZ is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 GSZ done?
LC52 GSZ was recorded at 158,527 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has LC52 GSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 GSZ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LC52 GSZ 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 GSZ find?
LC52 GSZ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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