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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LC52 MZPMOT history

LC52 MZP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LC52 MZP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
209,421 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 MZP
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
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 MZP was last recorded at 209,421 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,364 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,057 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,421 miles
  • 2025 – 206,364 miles
  • 2024 – 201,777 miles
  • 2023 – 193,051 miles
  • 2021 – 186,437 miles
  • 2020 – 178,956 miles
  • 2019 – 172,470 miles
  • 2018 – 163,841 miles
  • 2017 – 150,326 miles
  • 2015 – 138,806 miles
  • 2014 – 129,183 miles
  • 2013 – 122,515 miles
  • 2012 – 117,790 miles
  • 2011 – 109,706 miles
  • 2010 – 105,479 miles
  • 2009 – 98,076 miles
  • 2008 – 91,299 miles
  • 2007 – 84,181 miles
  • 2005 – 58,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,421 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    209,421 miles
    Test number
    433072685545
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
  2. Fail209,421 miles (+3,057)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,421 miles
    Test number
    424548268706
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
  3. Pass206,364 miles (+4,587)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    206,364 miles
    Test number
    261784551568
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass201,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    201,777 miles
    Test number
    667662155893
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail201,777 miles (+8,726)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,777 miles
    Test number
    752955177587
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass193,051 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,051 miles
    Test number
    179278503141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,437 miles (+7,481)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,437 miles
    Test number
    185717852138
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased
  8. Pass178,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,956 miles
    Test number
    322913477370
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail178,956 miles (+6,486)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,956 miles
    Test number
    530564044726
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass172,470 miles (+8,629)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,470 miles
    Test number
    587211088615
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass163,841 miles (+13,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,841 miles
    Test number
    996634723948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,326 miles
    Test number
    335997212021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,326 miles (+11,520)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,326 miles
    Test number
    334443794263
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass138,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    952690375806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,806 miles (+9,623)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    804553757574
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass129,183 miles (+6,668)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,183 miles
    Test number
    589701654313
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass122,515 miles (+4,725)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    169349833392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  18. Pass117,790 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    725095352372
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Fail117,790 miles (+8,084)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    528455852398
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass109,706 miles (+4,227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    245016251330
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass105,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    531981250358
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
  22. Fail105,478 miles (+7,402)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    174591950317
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
  23. Pass98,076 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,076 miles
    Test number
    273388849312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,299 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,299 miles
    Test number
    961926748336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,181 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    492655957347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,178 miles (+9,259)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    990454057342
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass74,919 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    660434307038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,915 miles (+16,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    864873907079
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  29. Pass58,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    621645935393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 MZP

Does LC52 MZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 MZP is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 MZP?
The MOT on LC52 MZP is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 MZP done?
LC52 MZP was recorded at 209,421 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has LC52 MZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 MZP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC52 MZP 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 MZP find?
LC52 MZP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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