
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc
LS52 FHJMOT history
LS52 FHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 17,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 17,861 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FHJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FHJ was last recorded at 17,861 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 17,823 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 17,861 miles
- 2025 – 17,823 miles
- 2023 – 16,454 miles
- 2022 – 15,953 miles
- 2021 – 15,734 miles
- 2020 – 15,721 miles
- 2019 – 15,395 miles
- 2017 – 14,831 miles
- 2016 – 14,617 miles
- 2015 – 14,422 miles
- 2014 – 14,221 miles
- 2013 – 14,101 miles
- 2012 – 13,902 miles
- 2011 – 13,387 miles
- 2010 – 12,244 miles
- 2009 – 11,239 miles
- 2008 – 9,832 miles
- 2007 – 8,567 miles
- 2006 – 7,470 miles
- 2005 – 5,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Spare tyre defective under inflated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass17,861 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 17,861 miles
- Test number
- 964740126203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,823 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 17,823 miles
- Test number
- 664463766039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,454 miles (+501)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 16,454 miles
- Test number
- 122908632375
- DangerousNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat not secure!, may not offer protection to occupant in the event of an emergency
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass15,953 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 15,953 miles
- Test number
- 323779939457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
Fail15,949 miles (+215)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,949 miles
- Test number
- 356416152874
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
Pass15,734 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 15,734 miles
- Test number
- 339049852612
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail15,732 miles (+11)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,732 miles
- Test number
- 482963911368
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass15,721 miles (+326)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 15,721 miles
- Test number
- 988286585984
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass15,395 miles (+564)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 15,395 miles
- Test number
- 334346356614
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
Pass14,831 miles (+214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 14,831 miles
- Test number
- 638216812117
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
Pass14,617 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 14,617 miles
- Test number
- 873672938339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear both tyres are deteriorated, crack in outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering inner joints slight play
Fail14,613 miles (+191)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,613 miles
- Test number
- 800456041293
- FailureBattery insecure not properly installed (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear both tyres are deteriorated, crack in outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated/flat
- AdvisorySteering inner joints slight play
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slight spongy
Pass14,422 miles (+201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 14,422 miles
- Test number
- 456057845150
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted - Retainers not checked
Fail14,221 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,221 miles
- Test number
- 348934224360
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass14,221 miles (+120)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 14,221 miles
- Test number
- 896384224361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,101 miles (+199)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 14,101 miles
- Test number
- 635060133304
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteInner front inner cv gaitors slight leak
Pass13,902 miles (+515)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 13,902 miles
- Test number
- 608670822395
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass13,387 miles (+1,143)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 13,387 miles
- Test number
- 487892521381
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront no plate blemished
Pass12,244 miles (+1,005)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 12,244 miles
- Test number
- 151714010329
- NoteFront no plate dirty
Pass11,239 miles (+1,407)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 11,239 miles
- Test number
- 453405619359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,832 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 9,832 miles
- Test number
- 473380658400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,567 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 8,567 miles
- Test number
- 134450227330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,470 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 7,470 miles
- Test number
- 351729216347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 5,619 miles
- Test number
- 890866025305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FHJ
- Does LS52 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FHJ is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FHJ?
- The MOT on LS52 FHJ is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 FHJ done?
- LS52 FHJ was recorded at 17,861 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 599 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FHJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FHJ 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 FHJ find?
- LS52 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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