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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 UHOMOT history

LS52 UHO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LS52 UHO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,663 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UHO
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
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UHO was last recorded at 147,663 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,663 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,663 miles
  • 2025 – 147,383 miles
  • 2024 – 147,108 miles
  • 2023 – 146,785 miles
  • 2022 – 146,330 miles
  • 2021 – 145,364 miles
  • 2020 – 143,609 miles
  • 2019 – 142,430 miles
  • 2018 – 141,270 miles
  • 2017 – 140,748 miles
  • 2016 – 137,055 miles
  • 2015 – 127,088 miles
  • 2014 – 118,718 miles
  • 2013 – 108,282 miles
  • 2011 – 95,936 miles
  • 2010 – 88,950 miles
  • 2009 – 82,440 miles
  • 2008 – 76,765 miles
  • 2007 – 69,894 miles
  • 2006 – 61,117 miles
  • 2005 – 53,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,663 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corriedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,663 miles
    Test number
    943670828649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corried
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,663 miles (+280)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,663 miles
    Test number
    606408898834
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corried
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass147,383 miles (+275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,383 miles
    Test number
    146684884223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,108 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,108 miles
    Test number
    443086062492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail147,108 miles (+323)4 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,108 miles
    Test number
    422728472473
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible sized (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to pad missing (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass146,785 miles (+455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,785 miles
    Test number
    227405558329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corried
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,330 miles (+966)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,330 miles
    Test number
    678583643596
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corried
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass145,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,364 miles
    Test number
    178946369384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corried
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area

  9. Fail145,364 miles (+1,755)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,364 miles
    Test number
    647418820543
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corried
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area

  10. Pass143,609 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    999648484603
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail143,607 miles (+1,177)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,607 miles
    Test number
    244994884329
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass142,430 miles (+1,160)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,430 miles
    Test number
    812289383903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass141,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,270 miles
    Test number
    783227169357
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail141,270 miles (+522)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,270 miles
    Test number
    726020214358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass140,748 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,748 miles
    Test number
    597367216167
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  16. Pass137,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    912861414824
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  17. Fail137,055 miles (+9,967)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    936175834198
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  18. Pass127,088 miles (+8,370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,088 miles
    Test number
    797688295139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWheel n uts not fully checked due to covers fitted

  19. Pass118,718 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,718 miles
    Test number
    249655724239
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail118,717 miles (+10,435)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    409731224275
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine cover not fully surcure
    • NoteSome wheel nuts not checked due to covers fitted

  21. Fail108,282 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    195304823274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront.number.plate.slightly.cracked

  22. Pass108,282 miles (+12,346)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    396124423228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront.number.plate.slightly.cracked

  23. Pass95,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    946567431342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail95,936 miles (+6,986)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    328077631380
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff.side.front.tyre.low.on.air.pressure

  25. Pass88,950 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    841284740358
    • 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)

  26. Fail82,440 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    420295939496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront plate cracked

  27. Pass82,440 miles (+5,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    761345039376
    • NoteFront plate cracked

  28. Pass76,765 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    410363938456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,894 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    333886027361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,117 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    484288116493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    811116545341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UHO

Does LS52 UHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 UHO is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UHO?
The MOT on LS52 UHO is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 UHO done?
LS52 UHO was recorded at 147,663 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has LS52 UHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UHO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 UHO 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 UHO find?
LS52 UHO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wing corried; oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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