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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 MDKMOT history

LS52 MDK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LS52 MDK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
172,761 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MDK was last recorded at 172,761 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,077 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,684 miles
Average per year
6,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,761 miles
  • 2025 – 165,077 miles
  • 2024 – 158,126 miles
  • 2023 – 151,246 miles
  • 2022 – 150,024 miles
  • 2021 – 148,995 miles
  • 2020 – 146,473 miles
  • 2019 – 143,923 miles
  • 2018 – 139,424 miles
  • 2017 – 134,455 miles
  • 2016 – 129,709 miles
  • 2015 – 123,781 miles
  • 2014 – 110,572 miles
  • 2013 – 99,449 miles
  • 2012 – 88,786 miles
  • 2011 – 78,253 miles
  • 2010 – 69,482 miles
  • 2009 – 62,797 miles
  • 2007 – 57,705 miles
  • 2006 – 49,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,761 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,761 miles (+7,684)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,761 miles
    Test number
    210048611793
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,077 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    771105887321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,126 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    338908106459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,246 miles (+1,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    867475582288
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,024 miles
    Test number
    868704633508
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail150,024 miles (+1,029)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,024 miles
    Test number
    482122440799
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,995 miles (+2,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,995 miles
    Test number
    889294045403
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle components

  8. Pass146,473 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,473 miles
    Test number
    136095578413
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Fail146,471 miles (+2,548)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    957855802760
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Pass143,923 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,923 miles
    Test number
    864094167364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,424 miles
    Test number
    566774453838
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  12. Fail139,424 miles (+4,969)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,424 miles
    Test number
    476159705279
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  13. Pass134,455 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,455 miles
    Test number
    643463462105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,709 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,709 miles
    Test number
    868164968347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,781 miles (+161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    347296005196
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail123,620 miles (+13,048)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,620 miles
    Test number
    939259395031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass110,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,572 miles
    Test number
    239611804464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,572 miles (+11,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,572 miles
    Test number
    999021704106
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail99,449 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    137713493077
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass99,449 miles (+10,663)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    506573993016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,786 miles (+121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    265549202407
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear brake

  22. Fail88,665 miles (+10,412)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    535075402102
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding

  23. Pass78,253 miles (+8,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    317263401128
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,482 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    711978540015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,797 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    910689949018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass57,705 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    111136717361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    524486506347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MDK

Does LS52 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MDK is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MDK?
The MOT on LS52 MDK is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MDK done?
LS52 MDK was recorded at 172,761 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,325 miles a year.
Has LS52 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MDK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 MDK 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 MDK find?
LS52 MDK passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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