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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FJEMOT history

LS52 FJE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LS52 FJE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
33,814 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FJE was last recorded at 33,814 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2016: 21,648 miles, lower than 153,960 miles on 21 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,810 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,814 miles
  • 2025 – 33,810 miles
  • 2024 – 33,807 miles
  • 2023 – 33,802 miles
  • 2022 – 33,660 miles
  • 2021 – 33,267 miles
  • 2020 – 32,630 miles
  • 2019 – 30,427 miles
  • 2018 – 27,632 miles
  • 2017 – 24,364 miles
  • 2016 – 21,648 miles
  • 2015 – 153,960 miles
  • 2014 – 14,058 miles
  • 2013 – 10,708 miles
  • 2012 – 9,161 miles
  • 2011 – 8,783 miles
  • 2010 – 8,782 miles
  • 2009 – 8,659 miles
  • 2007 – 8,548 miles
  • 2006 – 7,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,814 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    33,814 miles
    Test number
    656363743210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,810 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    116067181748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,807 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    104774576959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,802 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    490788305776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,660 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    871880115719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,267 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,267 miles
    Test number
    563278265408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,630 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    589094358104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    235447958089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn significantly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail30,427 miles (+2,795)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    147295782603
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn significantly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass27,632 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    386600767629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    546970202447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,364 miles (+2,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    987931031470
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass21,648 miles (-132,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    252035584769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,960 miles (+139,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,960 miles
    Test number
    959707739871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,058 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    14,058 miles
    Test number
    327220934217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,708 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,708 miles
    Test number
    155438323293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,161 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,161 miles
    Test number
    937240332230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,783 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    8,783 miles
    Test number
    918994531294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,782 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,782 miles
    Test number
    651830540039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,659 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,659 miles
    Test number
    412560729068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,548 miles
    Test number
    603650617376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,547 miles (+668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,547 miles
    Test number
    872649007397
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  23. Pass7,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,879 miles
    Test number
    940952716171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FJE

Does LS52 FJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FJE is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FJE?
The MOT on LS52 FJE is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FJE done?
LS52 FJE was recorded at 33,814 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 1,277 miles a year.
Has LS52 FJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FJE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 FJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FJE find?
LS52 FJE passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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