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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 BVNMOT history

LS52 BVN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

LS52 BVN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
175,539 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BVN
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
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BVN was last recorded at 175,539 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 1,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2016: 131,615 miles, lower than 135,369 miles on 7 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,673 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,866 miles
Average per year
7,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,539 miles
  • 2023 – 173,673 miles
  • 2022 – 171,435 miles
  • 2021 – 167,741 miles
  • 2020 – 166,067 miles
  • 2019 – 160,428 miles
  • 2018 – 154,453 miles
  • 2017 – 149,429 miles
  • 2016 – 137,615 miles
  • 2015 – 135,369 miles
  • 2014 – 127,374 miles
  • 2013 – 126,420 miles
  • 2012 – 122,564 miles
  • 2011 – 103,886 miles
  • 2010 – 91,968 miles
  • 2009 – 79,863 miles
  • 2007 – 67,482 miles
  • 2006 – 58,892 miles
  • 2005 – 42,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance on near side park break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,539 miles (+1,866)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,539 miles
    Test number
    730473710802
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance on near side park break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,673 miles (+2,238)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,673 miles
    Test number
    863511738242
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,435 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,435 miles
    Test number
    114914691529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,741 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,741 miles
    Test number
    567117632596
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,067 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,067 miles
    Test number
    702070217657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,055 miles (+5,627)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,055 miles
    Test number
    846079786395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,428 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,428 miles
    Test number
    360566572479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    582969996357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,453 miles (+5,024)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    788010865955
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass149,429 miles (+11,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    149,429 miles
    Test number
    743177503043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass137,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    446859499075
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail131,615 miles (-3,754)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    182304160311
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,369 miles (+7,995)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    547607005011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass127,374 miles (+954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    159376104440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass126,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    485297993147
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail126,420 miles (+3,856)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    397916293195
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass122,564 miles (+18,678)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    166079692206
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/f tyre has small lumps on outer wall
    • NoteSmall chip n/s/f lwr screen

  18. Pass103,886 miles (+49)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    247740921172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre lump on inner and outer wall

  19. Fail103,837 miles (+11,869)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,837 miles
    Test number
    236149611155
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre lump on inner and outer wall

  20. Pass91,968 miles (+12,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    322699010194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,863 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    671350619185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play

  22. Fail79,863 miles (+12,381)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    192080219116
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play

  23. Pass67,482 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    261909007387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    383915006377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,892 miles (+979)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    333534706378
    • 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)

  26. Pass57,913 miles (+15,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    512475976282
    • 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)

  27. Pass42,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,558 miles
    Test number
    550462975298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 BVN

Does LS52 BVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 BVN expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BVN?
The MOT on LS52 BVN expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 BVN done?
LS52 BVN was recorded at 175,539 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 7,205 miles a year.
Has LS52 BVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BVN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 BVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 BVN find?
LS52 BVN passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance on near side park break.

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