Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LD52 FOAMOT history
LD52 FOA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 159,029 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD52 FOA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD52 FOA was last recorded at 159,029 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 20,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 138,556 miles · 1 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 20,473 miles
- Average per year
- 7,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,029 miles
- 2023 – 138,556 miles
- 2022 – 138,285 miles
- 2021 – 137,067 miles
- 2020 – 134,637 miles
- 2019 – 132,768 miles
- 2018 – 129,828 miles
- 2017 – 125,029 miles
- 2016 – 120,334 miles
- 2015 – 115,899 miles
- 2014 – 109,705 miles
- 2013 – 101,449 miles
- 2012 – 93,840 miles
- 2011 – 87,563 miles
- 2010 – 81,083 miles
- 2009 – 71,079 miles
- 2008 – 56,294 miles
- 2006 – 31,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,029 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 159,029 miles
- Test number
- 932771119875
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail159,029 miles (+20,473)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,029 miles
- Test number
- 161490802744
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,556 miles (+271)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,556 miles
- Test number
- 453383505985
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty switch sticking intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,285 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,285 miles
- Test number
- 910569848464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,067 miles (+2,430)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 137,067 miles
- Test number
- 971994575347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,637 miles (+1,869)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 134,637 miles
- Test number
- 312526973583
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,768 miles (+2,940)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,768 miles
- Test number
- 310050920154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,828 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,828 miles
- Test number
- 731526420716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,029 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,029 miles
- Test number
- 733434123073
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have uneven tread wear.
Pass120,334 miles (+4,435)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,334 miles
- Test number
- 716824806712
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass115,899 miles (+6,194)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 115,899 miles
- Test number
- 587487305296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,705 miles (+8,256)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 109,705 miles
- Test number
- 527264554150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass101,449 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 101,449 miles
- Test number
- 659803343137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail101,449 miles (+7,609)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,449 miles
- Test number
- 975873643116
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,840 miles
- Test number
- 446163452180
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail93,840 miles (+6,277)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,840 miles
- Test number
- 129783852195
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass87,563 miles (+6,480)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 87,563 miles
- Test number
- 465153051196
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,083 miles (+10,004)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 81,083 miles
- Test number
- 350087870059
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass71,079 miles (+14,785)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 71,079 miles
- Test number
- 441532189010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/side/rear lamp cracked
- NoteSlight leak from steering rack
Pass56,294 miles (+24,901)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,294 miles
- Test number
- 552405588057
- NoteN/S/REAR LIGHT SLIGHTLY CRACKED
Pass31,393 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 31,393 miles
- Test number
- 232424326352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,790 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,790 miles
- Test number
- 834732416323
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LD52 FOA
- Does LD52 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD52 FOA expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD52 FOA?
- The MOT on LD52 FOA expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD52 FOA done?
- LD52 FOA was recorded at 159,029 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,087 miles a year.
- Has LD52 FOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD52 FOA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD52 FOA 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 FOA find?
- LD52 FOA passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.
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