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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LS52 OEXMOT history

LS52 OEX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LS52 OEX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,965 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 OEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 OEX was last recorded at 175,965 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 5,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,200 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,765 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,965 miles
  • 2025 – 170,200 miles
  • 2024 – 165,111 miles
  • 2023 – 160,552 miles
  • 2022 – 160,551 miles
  • 2021 – 154,297 miles
  • 2020 – 149,715 miles
  • 2019 – 144,234 miles
  • 2018 – 134,384 miles
  • 2017 – 125,756 miles
  • 2016 – 115,016 miles
  • 2015 – 106,216 miles
  • 2014 – 97,948 miles
  • 2013 – 90,959 miles
  • 2012 – 84,444 miles
  • 2011 – 76,137 miles
  • 2010 – 66,145 miles
  • 2009 – 57,071 miles
  • 2008 – 50,373 miles
  • 2007 – 44,503 miles
  • 2006 – 39,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,965 miles (+5,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,965 miles
    Test number
    359234827131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,200 miles (+5,089)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,200 miles
    Test number
    871585869009
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,111 miles (+4,559)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,111 miles
    Test number
    704916977709
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass160,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,552 miles
    Test number
    249687048073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,551 miles (+6,254)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,551 miles
    Test number
    830692967574
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (lower bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,297 miles
    Test number
    653561464574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,297 miles (+4,582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,297 miles
    Test number
    150112389604
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,715 miles (+5,481)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,715 miles
    Test number
    781507995995
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,234 miles (+9,850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,234 miles
    Test number
    200508950122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass134,384 miles (+8,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    795261371661
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,756 miles (+10,740)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,756 miles
    Test number
    942098574530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop perrished

  12. Pass115,016 miles (+8,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    358821187119
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass106,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    773625665843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from view

  14. Fail106,216 miles (+8,268)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    153008048803
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from view

  15. Pass97,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    215040504359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail97,948 miles (+6,989)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    586310604351
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass90,959 miles (+6,515)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    405552503359
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low 3 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low 3 mm

  18. Pass84,444 miles (+8,307)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    898126992277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  19. Pass76,137 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    445411191280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

  20. Fail76,137 miles (+9,992)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,137 miles
    Test number
    459733081244
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

  21. Pass66,145 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    631389890261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,071 miles (+6,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    893261289255
    • NoteNumber plate cracked front

  23. Pass50,373 miles (+5,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    453621808355
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber damp.

  24. Pass44,503 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    451413107439
    • NoteCut in wall of o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteO/s/r mudflap fouling tyre.

  25. Fail44,503 miles (+5,078)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    961133107364
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • NoteCut in wall of o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteO/s/r mudflap fouling tyre.

  26. Pass39,425 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    683360816375
    • NoteCut in wall of o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteDamage to n/s outer sill.

Questions about LS52 OEX

Does LS52 OEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 OEX is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 OEX?
The MOT on LS52 OEX is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 OEX done?
LS52 OEX was recorded at 175,965 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has LS52 OEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 OEX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 OEX 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 OEX find?
LS52 OEX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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