Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LS52 FXMMOT history
LS52 FXM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 214,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 214,327 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FXM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FXM was last recorded at 214,327 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 9,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,221 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,106 miles
- Average per year
- 8,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,327 miles
- 2025 – 205,221 miles
- 2023 – 197,477 miles
- 2022 – 186,573 miles
- 2021 – 177,183 miles
- 2020 – 167,582 miles
- 2019 – 160,038 miles
- 2018 – 155,495 miles
- 2017 – 150,083 miles
- 2016 – 144,826 miles
- 2015 – 139,529 miles
- 2014 – 130,394 miles
- 2013 – 118,135 miles
- 2012 – 111,074 miles
- 2011 – 100,205 miles
- 2010 – 87,046 miles
- 2009 – 74,658 miles
- 2008 – 66,787 miles
- 2007 – 62,369 miles
- 2006 – 49,131 miles
- 2005 – 40,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,327 miles
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,327 miles (+9,106)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 214,327 miles
- Test number
- 509808314178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,221 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 205,221 miles
- Test number
- 856324820444
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail205,202 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,202 miles
- Test number
- 111493476545
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,477 miles (+10,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 197,477 miles
- Test number
- 319480763012
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have movement
Pass186,573 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 186,573 miles
- Test number
- 512867694558
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,569 miles (+9,386)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,569 miles
- Test number
- 301055769866
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,183 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 177,183 miles
- Test number
- 452865022679
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,131 miles (+9,549)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,131 miles
- Test number
- 590363428754
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,582 miles (+7,544)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 167,582 miles
- Test number
- 957161241743
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut top mountings have slight movement
Pass160,038 miles (+141)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 160,038 miles
- Test number
- 310960773280
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,897 miles (+4,402)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,897 miles
- Test number
- 680669293731
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass155,495 miles (+5,412)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 155,495 miles
- Test number
- 963826100388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,083 miles (+127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 150,083 miles
- Test number
- 238434208901
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre edge worn
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre tread
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre edge worn off
Fail149,956 miles (+5,130)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,956 miles
- Test number
- 701714238632
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre edge worn
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre tread
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre edge worn off
Pass144,826 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 144,826 miles
- Test number
- 542187420296
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass139,529 miles (+121)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 139,529 miles
- Test number
- 189998995090
- NoteO/s/f Tyre worn on inner edge!
Fail139,408 miles (+9,014)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,408 miles
- Test number
- 395780195047
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteO/s/f Tyre worn on inner edge!
Pass130,394 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 130,394 miles
- Test number
- 315099094064
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteStone chips front windscreen
Fail130,382 miles (+12,247)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,382 miles
- Test number
- 319648894060
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,135 miles (+7,061)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 118,135 miles
- Test number
- 468696643080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,074 miles (+10,869)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 111,074 miles
- Test number
- 145497042437
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass100,205 miles (+13,159)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 100,205 miles
- Test number
- 159989931039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,046 miles (+12,388)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 87,046 miles
- Test number
- 624732240024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlastic cover under engine
Fail74,658 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,658 miles
- Test number
- 143289319002
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass74,658 miles (+7,871)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 74,658 miles
- Test number
- 202139619034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,787 miles (+4,418)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,787 miles
- Test number
- 311576648410
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAdvies plastic cover under front
- NoteAdvies wiper blades
Pass62,369 miles (+13,238)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 62,369 miles
- Test number
- 561106317396
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAdvise wipers leaving lines
Pass49,131 miles (+8,513)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,131 miles
- Test number
- 843495826397
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise wipers leaving lines
Pass40,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 40,618 miles
- Test number
- 714104815373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FXM
- Does LS52 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FXM is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FXM?
- The MOT on LS52 FXM is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 FXM done?
- LS52 FXM was recorded at 214,327 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 8,294 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FXM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FXM 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 FXM find?
- LS52 FXM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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