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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LS52 BWUMOT history

LS52 BWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS52 BWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,217 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BWU was last recorded at 91,217 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,741 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,476 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,217 miles
  • 2024 – 88,741 miles
  • 2023 – 85,642 miles
  • 2022 – 81,547 miles
  • 2021 – 78,477 miles
  • 2020 – 73,892 miles
  • 2019 – 69,827 miles
  • 2018 – 65,152 miles
  • 2017 – 61,080 miles
  • 2016 – 56,466 miles
  • 2015 – 52,969 miles
  • 2014 – 50,977 miles
  • 2013 – 49,375 miles
  • 2012 – 47,325 miles
  • 2011 – 46,638 miles
  • 2010 – 45,558 miles
  • 2009 – 44,448 miles
  • 2008 – 43,020 miles
  • 2007 – 41,591 miles
  • 2006 – 37,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,217 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,217 miles (+2,476)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    458267704285
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    418051037791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,741 miles (+3,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    501854492167
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,642 miles (+4,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    655173511187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,547 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    152604044291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,477 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    200469066816
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail78,477 miles (+4,585)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    866568657766
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass73,892 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    748513648941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,827 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    527941329169
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail69,809 miles (+4,657)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,809 miles
    Test number
    392805047305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    215628797814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,151 miles (+4,071)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    191515966960
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass61,080 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    454314877252
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  14. Pass56,466 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    294348992358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,969 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    815211409375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    439416814462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,977 miles (+1,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    137006114375
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass49,375 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    376646513339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,325 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    205497222346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    647147021321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,538 miles (+980)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    186137921369
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  22. Pass45,558 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,558 miles
    Test number
    680549120322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    411107929392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,446 miles (+1,426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    423667129475
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  25. Pass43,020 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    304744428361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,014 miles (+1,423)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    190613928397
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass41,591 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    311091017388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,824 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    450064926398
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r tyre, side wall cut

Questions about LS52 BWU

Does LS52 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BWU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BWU?
The MOT on LS52 BWU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 BWU done?
LS52 BWU was recorded at 91,217 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has LS52 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BWU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 BWU 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 BWU find?
LS52 BWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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