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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 UHCMOT history

LS52 UHC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

LS52 UHC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,492 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UHC
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
21 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UHC was last recorded at 134,492 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 3,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,000 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,492 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,492 miles
  • 2023 – 131,000 miles
  • 2022 – 125,558 miles
  • 2021 – 125,491 miles
  • 2020 – 124,252 miles
  • 2019 – 122,828 miles
  • 2018 – 118,147 miles
  • 2017 – 114,217 miles
  • 2016 – 111,340 miles
  • 2015 – 106,890 miles
  • 2014 – 98,089 miles
  • 2013 – 88,649 miles
  • 2012 – 79,653 miles
  • 2011 – 72,631 miles
  • 2010 – 64,977 miles
  • 2009 – 50,235 miles
  • 2008 – 40,620 miles
  • 2007 – 31,638 miles
  • 2006 – 23,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,492 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Central exhaust bracket 2 bolts broken and 2 bolts loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,492 miles (+3,492)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    690648564688
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    365626617075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,000 miles (+5,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    530915877485
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass125,558 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,558 miles
    Test number
    798260385725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,491 miles (+1,239)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    808026433518
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass124,252 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,252 miles
    Test number
    281875756157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,828 miles
    Test number
    128542780243
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail122,828 miles (+4,681)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,828 miles
    Test number
    352582790287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass118,147 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    598350409722
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket 2 bolts broken and 2 bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail118,131 miles (+3,914)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,131 miles
    Test number
    711007018254
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket 2 bolts broken and 2 bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass114,217 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    979396943627
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked

  12. Pass111,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    317399732853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Fail111,340 miles (+4,450)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    369918388410
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  14. Pass106,890 miles (+8,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    212288643077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass98,089 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    945507214346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    786417923384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,649 miles (+8,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    778987523352
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Pass79,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    486106422337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail79,653 miles (+7,022)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    259856922381
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,631 miles (+7,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    506754631302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass64,977 miles (+14,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,977 miles
    Test number
    984187120387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,235 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,235 miles
    Test number
    770754999285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,620 miles (+8,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    742015698260
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,638 miles (+8,387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    193879307357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf track rod endboot split

  25. Pass23,251 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,251 miles
    Test number
    541002726344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,087 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,087 miles
    Test number
    784434416364
    • FailureBrake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS52 UHC

Does LS52 UHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UHC expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UHC?
The MOT on LS52 UHC expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UHC done?
LS52 UHC was recorded at 134,492 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LS52 UHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UHC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 UHC 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 UHC find?
LS52 UHC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside offside; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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