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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LS52 BWDMOT history

LS52 BWD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LS52 BWD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,407 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BWD was last recorded at 209,407 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,407 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,407 miles
  • 2024 – 199,797 miles
  • 2023 – 192,452 miles
  • 2022 – 182,447 miles
  • 2021 – 172,289 miles
  • 2020 – 162,248 miles
  • 2019 – 153,064 miles
  • 2018 – 143,522 miles
  • 2017 – 132,412 miles
  • 2016 – 124,486 miles
  • 2015 – 116,075 miles
  • 2014 – 109,966 miles
  • 2013 – 102,477 miles
  • 2012 – 94,371 miles
  • 2011 – 86,866 miles
  • 2010 – 75,412 miles
  • 2009 – 65,771 miles
  • 2008 – 56,642 miles
  • 2007 – 42,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,407 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,407 miles
    Test number
    918784482410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail209,407 miles (+9,610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,407 miles
    Test number
    603529234750
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass199,797 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,797 miles
    Test number
    242235019028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail199,796 miles (+7,344)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,796 miles
    Test number
    687391677792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass192,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,452 miles
    Test number
    793394699391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail192,452 miles (+10,005)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,452 miles
    Test number
    455530341712
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass182,447 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,447 miles
    Test number
    286418339909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass172,289 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,289 miles
    Test number
    427099732645
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail172,288 miles (+10,040)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,288 miles
    Test number
    162711734048
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass162,248 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,248 miles
    Test number
    926024134436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,064 miles
    Test number
    325251200194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,064 miles (+9,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,064 miles
    Test number
    972233924588
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass143,522 miles (+11,110)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,522 miles
    Test number
    371700493127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,412 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,412 miles
    Test number
    591721403460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,486 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,486 miles
    Test number
    922376708644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,485 miles (+8,410)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,485 miles
    Test number
    192893637208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass116,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    834300434445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,075 miles (+6,109)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    315078101932
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass109,966 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    619139744318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,477 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    105541653372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,371 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    426842032412
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass94,371 miles (+7,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    728742232357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass86,866 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    648115451315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    510373840331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail75,412 miles (+9,641)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    303662040325
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass65,771 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,771 miles
    Test number
    510781229360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,642 miles (+7,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,642 miles
    Test number
    432829138350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,161 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    542925928042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    251448317067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 BWD

Does LS52 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BWD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BWD?
The MOT on LS52 BWD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 BWD done?
LS52 BWD was recorded at 209,407 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has LS52 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BWD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 BWD 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 LS52 BWD find?
LS52 BWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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