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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 UETMOT history

LS52 UET is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

LS52 UET black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
100,894 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UET was last recorded at 100,894 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 6,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,606 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,288 miles
Average per year
4,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,894 miles
  • 2024 – 94,606 miles
  • 2023 – 92,201 miles
  • 2022 – 86,268 miles
  • 2021 – 80,613 miles
  • 2020 – 75,725 miles
  • 2018 – 75,440 miles
  • 2017 – 72,604 miles
  • 2016 – 69,064 miles
  • 2015 – 65,594 miles
  • 2014 – 62,511 miles
  • 2013 – 58,146 miles
  • 2012 – 53,318 miles
  • 2011 – 48,425 miles
  • 2010 – 43,657 miles
  • 2009 – 38,780 miles
  • 2008 – 33,472 miles
  • 2007 – 27,933 miles
  • 2006 – 22,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,894 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,894 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,894 miles
    Test number
    827933062147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,606 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    642816261082
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,606 miles (+2,405)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    576756834610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,201 miles (+5,933)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    917745943959
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,268 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    764328714857
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail86,268 miles (+5,655)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    134331788491
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass80,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    140518411124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,613 miles (+4,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    130995801471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,725 miles (+285)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    895686065926
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    354032963313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,440 miles (+2,836)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    860122668438
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass72,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    818767831881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,604 miles (+3,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    853124149621
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass69,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    354256848940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,064 miles (+3,470)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    483228630781
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass65,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    509313655142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,594 miles (+3,083)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    369852355109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass62,511 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    498228844155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,146 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    799208143164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    447586442143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,318 miles (+4,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    878376942107
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail48,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    607964241108
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass48,425 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    676944241157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,657 miles (+4,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,657 miles
    Test number
    892781740181
    • NoteBoth nearside rear outer shoulder,and offside front inner shoulders are showing signs of wear.

  25. Pass38,780 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,780 miles
    Test number
    630870059112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,472 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    843872458108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    470576047194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,932 miles (+5,653)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,932 miles
    Test number
    632596647125
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass22,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,279 miles
    Test number
    663397346146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UET

Does LS52 UET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UET expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UET?
The MOT on LS52 UET expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UET done?
LS52 UET was recorded at 100,894 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
Has LS52 UET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UET has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 UET 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 UET find?
LS52 UET passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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