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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LS52 JCVMOT history

LS52 JCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 79,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LS52 JCV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,389 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 JCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 JCV was last recorded at 79,389 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,988 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,401 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,389 miles
  • 2024 – 76,988 miles
  • 2023 – 72,286 miles
  • 2022 – 68,533 miles
  • 2021 – 66,945 miles
  • 2020 – 66,544 miles
  • 2019 – 63,637 miles
  • 2018 – 60,840 miles
  • 2017 – 58,394 miles
  • 2016 – 57,049 miles
  • 2015 – 55,834 miles
  • 2014 – 53,612 miles
  • 2013 – 51,057 miles
  • 2012 – 49,386 miles
  • 2011 – 47,812 miles
  • 2010 – 43,598 miles
  • 2009 – 39,562 miles
  • 2008 – 34,347 miles
  • 2007 – 29,220 miles
  • 2006 – 23,032 miles
  • 2005 – 17,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

34 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,389 miles (+2,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    535997306269
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,988 miles (+4,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    338998516538
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,286 miles (+3,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    423650627045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    244046556626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,533 miles (+1,588)1 dangerous1 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    601447839862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  6. Pass66,945 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    930339291502
    • Advisory195/65/15
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked between the tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  7. Fail66,945 miles (+401)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    119154184525
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory195/65/15
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked between the tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  8. Pass66,544 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    947485224379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    972054864696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail63,636 miles (+2,796)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    440589916622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass60,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    683624539448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,840 miles (+2,446)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    494474433572
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass58,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    639806344676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail58,394 miles (+1,345)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    415169650483
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass57,049 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    544391815985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

  16. Pass55,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    519755686280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,834 miles (+2,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    199600912379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass53,612 miles (+2,555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    359456514352
    • NoteBrake Pad wear warning light emitting when engine running !.
    • NoteRear Exhaust silencer beginning to corrode

  19. Pass51,057 miles (+1,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,057 miles
    Test number
    437407713415
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer beginning to corrode

  20. Fail49,386 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    735478312323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,386 miles (+1,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    927208612377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    385493611347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail47,812 miles (+4,214)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    785633911384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass43,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    404147300339
    • 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)

  25. Fail43,598 miles (+4,036)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    603367600388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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. Pass39,562 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    722633219340
    • 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)

  27. Fail34,347 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    113363708345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to vehicle body prior to any works carried out by bewley motors: nearside rear door & wheel arch damaged, tailgate dented. offside front wheel centre cap missing, rear wiper blade rubber split.
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass cracked.

  28. Pass34,347 miles (+5,127)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    474953708454
    • NoteDamage to vehicle body prior to any works carried out by bewley motors: nearside rear door & wheel arch damaged, tailgate dented. offside front wheel centre cap missing, rear wiper blade rubber split.
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass cracked.

  29. Pass29,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,220 miles
    Test number
    132359907391
    • NoteEngine oil level low. Added oil

  30. Fail29,220 miles (+6,188)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,220 miles
    Test number
    453339707409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level low. Added oil

  31. Fail23,032 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    201568616340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteEngine oil level low. oil added.

  32. Pass23,032 miles (+5,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    674498516347
    • NoteEngine oil level low. oil added.

  33. Pass17,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,586 miles
    Test number
    704972415351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail17,586 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,586 miles
    Test number
    432522115379
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall. †advise nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LS52 JCV

Does LS52 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 JCV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 JCV?
The MOT on LS52 JCV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 JCV done?
LS52 JCV was recorded at 79,389 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has LS52 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 JCV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 JCV 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 JCV find?
LS52 JCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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