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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 UEXMOT history

LS52 UEX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS52 UEX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,806 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UEX was last recorded at 123,806 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,598 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,208 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,806 miles
  • 2024 – 120,598 miles
  • 2023 – 117,265 miles
  • 2022 – 111,469 miles
  • 2021 – 105,663 miles
  • 2020 – 100,258 miles
  • 2019 – 97,290 miles
  • 2018 – 93,969 miles
  • 2017 – 90,551 miles
  • 2016 – 87,717 miles
  • 2015 – 85,231 miles
  • 2014 – 80,635 miles
  • 2013 – 75,599 miles
  • 2012 – 70,608 miles
  • 2011 – 64,255 miles
  • 2010 – 57,563 miles
  • 2009 – 49,857 miles
  • 2008 – 44,502 miles
  • 2007 – 39,007 miles
  • 2006 – 31,984 miles
  • 2005 – 24,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,806 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,806 miles
    Test number
    776892764815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,598 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    495282201339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,265 miles
    Test number
    299360196870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,265 miles (+5,796)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,265 miles
    Test number
    654608827554
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,469 miles (+5,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,469 miles
    Test number
    904259702576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,663 miles (+5,405)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,663 miles
    Test number
    495928714065
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f wing

  7. Pass100,258 miles (+2,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    377885691862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,290 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    959971393751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,969 miles (+3,418)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    190406820965
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake readings are on 20%,minimum for the Mot is 16% ,also some travel on foot brake pedal when depressed.

  10. Pass90,551 miles (+2,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    514628269540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  11. Pass87,717 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    837562292017
    • AdvisoryO/S/F AND N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING..

  12. Pass85,231 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    303287654541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,635 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    367237514341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    707839413334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,599 miles (+4,991)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    108389313365
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/f-n/s/f brake discs lipped
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass70,608 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    696374412321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,255 miles (+6,692)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    156484411378
    • NoteKnock to steering rack
    • NoteO/s/f-n/s/f brake discs lipped
    • NoteOil ,leak

  18. Fail57,563 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    262290520307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass57,563 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    721240520304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,857 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    930198409331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,502 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    120815628388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,007 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    961481747391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,984 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    424733156434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    124663955375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UEX

Does LS52 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 UEX is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UEX?
The MOT on LS52 UEX is valid until 22 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 UEX done?
LS52 UEX was recorded at 123,806 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has LS52 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UEX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 UEX 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 UEX find?
LS52 UEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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