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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FAOMOT history

LS52 FAO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LS52 FAO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,094 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FAO was last recorded at 153,094 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,084 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,094 miles
  • 2023 – 151,129 miles
  • 2022 – 146,165 miles
  • 2021 – 142,868 miles
  • 2020 – 138,522 miles
  • 2019 – 129,936 miles
  • 2018 – 116,752 miles
  • 2017 – 105,571 miles
  • 2016 – 103,472 miles
  • 2015 – 92,766 miles
  • 2014 – 86,095 miles
  • 2013 – 84,141 miles
  • 2012 – 80,421 miles
  • 2011 – 62,932 miles
  • 2010 – 48,144 miles
  • 2009 – 38,236 miles
  • 2008 – 31,695 miles
  • 2007 – 24,013 miles
  • 2006 – 15,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,094 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Boost hose popping out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil level sensor plug broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,094 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,094 miles
    Test number
    864202161473
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail153,084 miles (+1,955)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,084 miles
    Test number
    561560949458
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed boost leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass151,129 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,129 miles
    Test number
    351748864480
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail151,129 miles (+4,964)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,129 miles
    Test number
    176980018899
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass146,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,165 miles
    Test number
    588065033860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,168 miles (+3,300)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    602805103229
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    225827481069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,868 miles (+4,346)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    267650224046
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass138,522 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    124808407712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,936 miles (+13,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    772808670320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  11. Pass116,752 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    623087702780
    • AdvisoryBoost hose popping out
    • AdvisoryOil level sensor plug broken

  12. Fail116,751 miles (+11,180)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    721720501247
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoost hose popping out
    • AdvisoryOil level sensor plug broken

  13. Pass105,571 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,571 miles
    Test number
    655363973814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass103,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    447138817409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail103,469 miles (+10,703)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    296535703264
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass92,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    948264730069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Fail92,766 miles (+6,671)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    503992083894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  18. Pass86,095 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    749019084259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,141 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    838586003315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,421 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    348572882425
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail80,421 miles (+17,489)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    928622782219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass62,932 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    427820271203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Fail62,932 miles (+14,788)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    838469261221
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Pass48,144 miles (+9,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    302197270481
    • NoteUnder tray fitted to front

  25. Pass38,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    542161889279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,236 miles (+6,541)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    360501589252
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass31,695 miles (+7,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    482069788248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass24,013 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    210061357258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    384406366464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FAO

Does LS52 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FAO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FAO?
The MOT on LS52 FAO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FAO done?
LS52 FAO was recorded at 153,094 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has LS52 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FAO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 FAO 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 FAO find?
LS52 FAO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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