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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FWBMOT history

LS52 FWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 307,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

LS52 FWB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
307,510 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FWB was last recorded at 307,510 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
307,497 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
16,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 307,510 miles
  • 2020 – 300,811 miles
  • 2019 – 289,624 miles
  • 2018 – 280,039 miles
  • 2017 – 267,014 miles
  • 2016 – 256,698 miles
  • 2015 – 247,081 miles
  • 2014 – 236,075 miles
  • 2013 – 217,805 miles
  • 2012 – 200,804 miles
  • 2011 – 179,771 miles
  • 2010 – 154,082 miles
  • 2009 – 122,374 miles
  • 2008 – 93,794 miles
  • 2007 – 66,504 miles
  • 2006 – 62,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,510 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,510 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    307,510 miles
    Test number
    546551035332
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail307,497 miles (+6,686)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,497 miles
    Test number
    524324386302
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass300,811 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    300,811 miles
    Test number
    344915266356
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail300,811 miles (+11,187)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,811 miles
    Test number
    176090892330
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass289,624 miles (+9,585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    289,624 miles
    Test number
    347350551904
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective below 1.6mm

  6. Pass280,039 miles (+13,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    280,039 miles
    Test number
    869333291594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass267,014 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    267,014 miles
    Test number
    532884946788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail267,010 miles (+10,312)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,010 miles
    Test number
    590642569635
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind centre exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass256,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    256,698 miles
    Test number
    128245410081
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail256,698 miles (+9,617)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,698 miles
    Test number
    983647216972
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass247,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    247,081 miles
    Test number
    158306152665
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail247,081 miles (+11,006)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,081 miles
    Test number
    630674119108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail236,075 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,075 miles
    Test number
    129464414311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer exterior poor condition

  14. Pass236,075 miles (+18,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    236,075 miles
    Test number
    408104114496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer exterior poor condition

  15. Pass217,805 miles (+17,001)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    217,805 miles
    Test number
    357795423386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass200,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    200,804 miles
    Test number
    415710422350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail200,804 miles (+21,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,804 miles
    Test number
    167630622391
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass179,771 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    179,771 miles
    Test number
    997011411388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail179,716 miles (+25,634)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,716 miles
    Test number
    267887401335
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs severly corroded

  20. Fail154,082 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,082 miles
    Test number
    563812900398
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass154,082 miles (+31,708)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    154,082 miles
    Test number
    652662000302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    583530289278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,374 miles (+28,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    741330789253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass93,794 miles (+27,290)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    151849988296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass66,504 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,504 miles
    Test number
    514402097284
    • 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)

  26. Fail62,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    480067296240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass62,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    530907196224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FWB

Does LS52 FWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FWB expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FWB?
The MOT on LS52 FWB expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FWB done?
LS52 FWB was recorded at 307,510 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 16,204 miles a year.
Has LS52 FWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FWB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 FWB 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 FWB find?
LS52 FWB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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