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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 BVZMOT history

LS52 BVZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 154,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LS52 BVZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,525 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BVZ
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
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BVZ was last recorded at 154,525 miles on 16 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2026: 154,525 miles, lower than 154,526 miles on 15 Jul 2026.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,526 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,525 miles
  • 2025 – 152,396 miles
  • 2024 – 150,253 miles
  • 2023 – 146,884 miles
  • 2022 – 144,636 miles
  • 2021 – 141,292 miles
  • 2020 – 138,071 miles
  • 2019 – 134,233 miles
  • 2018 – 131,182 miles
  • 2017 – 128,625 miles
  • 2016 – 126,027 miles
  • 2015 – 120,804 miles
  • 2014 – 115,724 miles
  • 2013 – 111,617 miles
  • 2012 – 106,132 miles
  • 2011 – 101,892 miles
  • 2010 – 95,925 miles
  • 2009 – 93,963 miles
  • 2008 – 84,711 miles
  • 2007 – 64,982 miles
  • 2006 – 49,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Corrosion of all rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,525 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,525 miles
    Test number
    854403000851
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail154,526 miles (+2,130)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,526 miles
    Test number
    850533873374
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass152,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,396 miles
    Test number
    481085430207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,396 miles (+2,143)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,396 miles
    Test number
    919204521300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,253 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,253 miles
    Test number
    616024560862
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail150,252 miles (+3,368)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,252 miles
    Test number
    266611459903
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,884 miles (+2,248)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,884 miles
    Test number
    900769337330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,636 miles
    Test number
    411870459827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of all rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing down inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r slight binding of rear brakes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

  9. Fail144,636 miles (+3,344)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,636 miles
    Test number
    466582817294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of all rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing down inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r slight binding of rear brakes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

  10. Pass141,292 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,292 miles
    Test number
    218272047322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass138,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,071 miles
    Test number
    116848424978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,071 miles (+3,838)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,071 miles
    Test number
    997304720496
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  13. Pass134,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,233 miles
    Test number
    887688023392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail134,233 miles (+3,051)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,233 miles
    Test number
    869500227203
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass131,182 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,182 miles
    Test number
    933546055808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  16. Pass128,625 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    920269466624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass126,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    693907159654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of rear metal brake pipes

  18. Fail126,027 miles (+5,223)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    517766464235
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of rear metal brake pipes

  19. Pass120,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    317040675182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,804 miles (+5,080)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    376367565154
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass115,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    825388864150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail115,724 miles (+4,107)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    266388464166
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass111,617 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,617 miles
    Test number
    397919963143
    • NoteBoth rear brakes sticking on slightly

  24. Fail111,613 miles (+5,481)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    955526363154
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes sticking on slightly
    • NoteOffside rear door cannot be opened from inside

  25. Pass106,132 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,132 miles
    Test number
    238403892010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,892 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,892 miles
    Test number
    287190181085
    • 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. Pass95,925 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    312053050070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass93,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    894277839333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail93,963 miles (+9,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    892217839391
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass84,711 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    464545248381
    • NoteAdvise both front tryes 2mm
    • NoteAdvise slight damage on offside mirror glass

  31. Fail84,711 miles (+19,729)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    250233248355
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteAdvise both front tryes 2mm
    • NoteAdvise slight damage on offside mirror glass

  32. Pass64,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    981269847282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail64,982 miles (+15,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    361438147438
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  34. Pass49,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    111237396212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 BVZ

Does LS52 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BVZ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BVZ?
The MOT on LS52 BVZ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 BVZ done?
LS52 BVZ was recorded at 154,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has LS52 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BVZ has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 BVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 BVZ find?
LS52 BVZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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