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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FHKMOT history

LS52 FHK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS52 FHK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
201,420 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FHK
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
12 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FHK was last recorded at 201,420 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 13,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,761 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,659 miles
Average per year
6,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,420 miles
  • 2024 – 187,761 miles
  • 2023 – 171,937 miles
  • 2022 – 169,411 miles
  • 2021 – 165,408 miles
  • 2020 – 162,242 miles
  • 2019 – 159,257 miles
  • 2018 – 156,683 miles
  • 2017 – 152,644 miles
  • 2016 – 147,194 miles
  • 2015 – 140,716 miles
  • 2014 – 130,600 miles
  • 2013 – 126,345 miles
  • 2012 – 121,414 miles
  • 2011 – 115,454 miles
  • 2010 – 105,791 miles
  • 2009 – 98,629 miles
  • 2008 – 90,769 miles
  • 2007 – 82,762 miles
  • 2006 – 70,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,420 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    201,420 miles
    Test number
    796623545012
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail201,420 miles (+13,659)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,420 miles
    Test number
    648558479183
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass187,761 miles (+15,824)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,761 miles
    Test number
    930171353619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,937 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    135485460875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,411 miles (+4,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,411 miles
    Test number
    385638004159
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively PLUS PADS LOW (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,408 miles
    Test number
    299385910864
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,408 miles (+3,166)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,408 miles
    Test number
    889740153782
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,242 miles
    Test number
    864627279674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail162,242 miles (+2,985)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,242 miles
    Test number
    634697776072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,257 miles (+2,574)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,257 miles
    Test number
    145872146950
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass156,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,683 miles
    Test number
    171274163479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,683 miles (+4,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,683 miles
    Test number
    350657686161
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass152,644 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    409706628675
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak

  14. Pass147,194 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,194 miles
    Test number
    832661688255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,716 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,716 miles
    Test number
    142802014505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,600 miles
    Test number
    647300894203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail130,600 miles (+4,255)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,600 miles
    Test number
    466039384287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass126,345 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,345 miles
    Test number
    875754493257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail121,414 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    315923612354
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  20. Pass121,414 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    999933112381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,454 miles (+9,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,454 miles
    Test number
    498798201329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass105,791 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    962302810348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass98,629 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    742519789222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,769 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,769 miles
    Test number
    880841198205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,762 miles (+12,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    460679007461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    992014216303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FHK

Does LS52 FHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FHK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FHK?
The MOT on LS52 FHK is valid until 18 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 FHK done?
LS52 FHK was recorded at 201,420 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
Has LS52 FHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FHK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 FHK 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 FHK find?
LS52 FHK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 3 more.

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