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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LS52 FYMMOT history

LS52 FYM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS52 FYM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,579 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FYM was last recorded at 77,579 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,435 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
2,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,579 miles
  • 2024 – 77,435 miles
  • 2023 – 77,005 miles
  • 2022 – 75,626 miles
  • 2021 – 68,983 miles
  • 2020 – 63,165 miles
  • 2019 – 60,935 miles
  • 2018 – 59,272 miles
  • 2017 – 56,066 miles
  • 2016 – 52,389 miles
  • 2015 – 50,030 miles
  • 2014 – 48,544 miles
  • 2012 – 45,895 miles
  • 2011 – 40,105 miles
  • 2009 – 40,068 miles
  • 2008 – 37,038 miles
  • 2007 – 34,420 miles
  • 2005 – 29,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,579 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    522658579748
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,579 miles (+144)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    978742371594
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative staying on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,435 miles (+430)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    284871045836
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,005 miles (+1,379)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    177091573543
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,626 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    655971445608
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,622 miles (+6,639)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    502778375873
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    650338910830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,983 miles (+5,818)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    361020185721
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,165 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    780479629581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    495634032194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,782 miles
    Test number
    866123934763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,782 miles (+49,850)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,782 miles
    Test number
    915325603251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail60,932 miles (+1,660)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,932 miles
    Test number
    529558061409
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,272 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    137627459347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail59,269 miles (+3,203)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    142858494265
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass56,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    725343911447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,066 miles (+3,677)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    606928986866
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner 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 movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass52,389 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    637207872125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,030 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    966879565124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,544 miles (+2,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    817048344058
    • NoteAll brake disks rusty but brakes are reading all wright

  21. Pass45,895 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    267307532414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,105 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    137155631497
    • NoteDamage to n/s door and rear wing

  23. Pass40,068 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    760625169350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,038 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    264314478069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,420 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    732132557005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,532 miles
    Test number
    621591925381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FYM

Does LS52 FYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FYM is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FYM?
The MOT on LS52 FYM is valid until 29 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 FYM done?
LS52 FYM was recorded at 77,579 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,391 miles a year.
Has LS52 FYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FYM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 FYM 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 FYM find?
LS52 FYM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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