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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LS52 KATMOT history

LS52 KAT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 158,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS52 KAT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,397 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
12,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 KAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 KAT was last recorded at 158,397 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 15,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,020 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,377 miles
Average per year
12,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,397 miles
  • 2025 – 143,020 miles
  • 2024 – 130,296 miles
  • 2023 – 113,936 miles
  • 2022 – 103,816 miles
  • 2021 – 94,021 miles
  • 2020 – 84,053 miles
  • 2019 – 74,310 miles
  • 2018 – 60,709 miles
  • 2017 – 48,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,397 miles (+15,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,397 miles
    Test number
    935335445302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass143,020 miles (+12,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,020 miles
    Test number
    485012761567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  3. Pass130,296 miles (+16,360)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    124883478519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,936 miles (+10,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    350543829221
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose (Backbox)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass103,816 miles (+9,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,816 miles
    Test number
    379801876186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,021 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    939597805791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass84,053 miles (+9,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    373437099151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,310 miles (+13,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    821600032783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,709 miles (+12,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    597299394458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,448 miles (+4,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    333954699081
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass44,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    265690587640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean does not register on smoke meter

Questions about LS52 KAT

Does LS52 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 KAT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 KAT?
The MOT on LS52 KAT is valid until 12 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 KAT done?
LS52 KAT was recorded at 158,397 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 12,291 miles a year.
Has LS52 KAT ever failed its MOT?
No. LS52 KAT has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS52 KAT 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 KAT find?
LS52 KAT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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