Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LS52 FBCMOT history
LS52 FBC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,757 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FBC
- 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 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FBC was last recorded at 172,757 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,357 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,400 miles
- Average per year
- 4,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,757 miles
- 2025 – 169,357 miles
- 2024 – 165,256 miles
- 2022 – 160,528 miles
- 2021 – 156,425 miles
- 2020 – 152,381 miles
- 2019 – 144,883 miles
- 2017 – 138,027 miles
- 2016 – 135,148 miles
- 2015 – 131,164 miles
- 2014 – 127,382 miles
- 2013 – 123,801 miles
- 2012 – 119,433 miles
- 2011 – 115,654 miles
- 2010 – 112,929 miles
- 2009 – 107,266 miles
- 2008 – 104,231 miles
- 2007 – 103,112 miles
- 2006 – 91,674 miles
- 2005 – 90,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Upper Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,757 miles
- Test number
- 476147581283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,757 miles (+3,400)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,757 miles
- Test number
- 682415513889
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass169,357 miles (+4,101)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 169,357 miles
- Test number
- 150054204074
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,256 miles (+4,728)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 165,256 miles
- Test number
- 939473018561
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn also perished sidewalls slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken on back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,528 miles (+4,103)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 160,528 miles
- Test number
- 229181484726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot slightly split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,425 miles (+139)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 156,425 miles
- Test number
- 740775264239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,286 miles (+3,905)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,286 miles
- Test number
- 348778000058
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,381 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,381 miles
- Test number
- 206102008506
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,883 miles (+6,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,883 miles
- Test number
- 636344620226
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,027 miles (+2,879)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 138,027 miles
- Test number
- 443629883049
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass135,148 miles (+3,984)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 135,148 miles
- Test number
- 747235676672
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,164 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 131,164 miles
- Test number
- 766225917526
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
Pass127,382 miles (+3,581)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 127,382 miles
- Test number
- 955945644263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 123,801 miles
- Test number
- 959947743207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,801 miles (+4,368)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,801 miles
- Test number
- 866615243203
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass119,433 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 119,433 miles
- Test number
- 419731142262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,654 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,654 miles
- Test number
- 288168731202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,929 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 112,929 miles
- Test number
- 613184340213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,881 miles (+5,615)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,881 miles
- Test number
- 320870140498
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,266 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 107,266 miles
- Test number
- 461585449220
- NoteBoth rear bump stops cracked
- NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm
Fail107,266 miles (+3,035)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,266 miles
- Test number
- 994135849251
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops cracked
- NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm
Pass104,231 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 104,231 miles
- Test number
- 651624838223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 103,112 miles
- Test number
- 541595557125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,112 miles (+11,438)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,112 miles
- Test number
- 180905757152
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass91,674 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 91,674 miles
- Test number
- 310766756146
- 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)
Pass90,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 90,471 miles
- Test number
- 183839195201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FBC
- Does LS52 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FBC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FBC?
- The MOT on LS52 FBC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 FBC done?
- LS52 FBC was recorded at 172,757 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FBC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FBC 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 FBC find?
- LS52 FBC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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