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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 UGRMOT history

LS52 UGR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LS52 UGR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
212,296 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UGR
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
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UGR was last recorded at 212,296 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 13,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,071 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,225 miles
Average per year
7,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,296 miles
  • 2024 – 199,071 miles
  • 2023 – 189,868 miles
  • 2022 – 184,662 miles
  • 2021 – 180,571 miles
  • 2020 – 176,357 miles
  • 2019 – 173,546 miles
  • 2018 – 168,781 miles
  • 2017 – 163,418 miles
  • 2016 – 155,144 miles
  • 2015 – 145,338 miles
  • 2014 – 134,735 miles
  • 2013 – 124,790 miles
  • 2012 – 114,285 miles
  • 2011 – 105,448 miles
  • 2010 – 90,249 miles
  • 2009 – 79,683 miles
  • 2008 – 73,153 miles
  • 2007 – 68,408 miles
  • 2006 – 63,072 miles
  • 2005 – 56,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,296 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,296 miles (+13,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,296 miles
    Test number
    267843699594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass199,071 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,071 miles
    Test number
    290142178578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,868 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,868 miles
    Test number
    282640171654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,662 miles (+4,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,662 miles
    Test number
    686025884496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass180,571 miles (+4,214)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    339640485237
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass176,357 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,357 miles
    Test number
    897409607385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail176,357 miles (+2,811)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,357 miles
    Test number
    468389592307
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass173,546 miles (+4,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,546 miles
    Test number
    809645868372
    • 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))

  9. Pass168,781 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,781 miles
    Test number
    558155310058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,761 miles (+5,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,761 miles
    Test number
    542179670430
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass163,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,418 miles
    Test number
    841557621041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,418 miles (+8,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,418 miles
    Test number
    268769037909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass155,144 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,144 miles
    Test number
    413734703413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,338 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,338 miles
    Test number
    274353993238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    227237004328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,730 miles (+9,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,730 miles
    Test number
    419100604375
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass124,790 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,790 miles
    Test number
    926438903307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,709 miles (+10,424)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    448776303367
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass114,285 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    698012212328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,448 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,448 miles
    Test number
    126485031352
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass105,448 miles (+15,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,448 miles
    Test number
    598125831363
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass90,249 miles (+10,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    160334130377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass79,683 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    444889129461
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass73,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    880674628320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail73,153 miles (+4,745)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    994624428383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass68,408 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    962272937300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,407 miles (+5,335)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    843760337377
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteIncorrect wiper blades fitted to front
    • NotePuncture in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade does not clear sceen effectively

  28. Pass63,072 miles (+6,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    453324926303
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass56,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    163752515353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UGR

Does LS52 UGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 UGR is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UGR?
The MOT on LS52 UGR is valid until 19 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 UGR done?
LS52 UGR was recorded at 212,296 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,760 miles a year.
Has LS52 UGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UGR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 UGR 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 UGR find?
LS52 UGR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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