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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

LS52 UPCMOT history

LS52 UPC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

LS52 UPC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,599 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UPC was last recorded at 129,599 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,586 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,599 miles
  • 2024 – 128,850 miles
  • 2023 – 127,815 miles
  • 2022 – 127,146 miles
  • 2021 – 125,720 miles
  • 2020 – 123,561 miles
  • 2019 – 120,521 miles
  • 2018 – 117,391 miles
  • 2017 – 116,703 miles
  • 2016 – 115,153 miles
  • 2015 – 114,033 miles
  • 2014 – 112,261 miles
  • 2013 – 111,080 miles
  • 2012 – 108,015 miles
  • 2011 – 96,485 miles
  • 2010 – 85,249 miles
  • 2009 – 74,964 miles
  • 2008 – 64,574 miles
  • 2007 – 53,470 miles
  • 2006 – 41,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,599 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,599 miles (+13)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    153472962401
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,586 miles (+736)2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    694899153648
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass128,850 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,850 miles
    Test number
    564037605651
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,839 miles (+1,024)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    583209323148
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,815 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,815 miles
    Test number
    467603770837
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,809 miles (+663)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,809 miles
    Test number
    159571647508
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass127,146 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,146 miles
    Test number
    305549615352
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damagred

  8. Fail127,146 miles (+1,426)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,146 miles
    Test number
    985050757659
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damagred

  9. Pass125,720 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    668826394468
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged

  10. Pass123,561 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    363703734738
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Fail123,561 miles (+3,040)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    619553553318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass120,521 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,521 miles
    Test number
    663688568390
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail120,519 miles (+3,128)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    111699472936
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass117,391 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    215229624764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,703 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    236665012540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass115,153 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    596178211860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass114,033 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,033 miles
    Test number
    696408825079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,994 miles (+1,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    328419415014
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass112,261 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    265003814029
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass111,080 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,080 miles
    Test number
    188697113493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,015 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    638137612067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc corrosion

  22. Fail107,987 miles (+11,502)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    897324112090
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc corrosion

  23. Pass96,485 miles (+11,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    555562311089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass85,249 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    272056110024
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail85,212 miles (+10,248)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    180973210429
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass74,964 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    890284119062
    • 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)
    • NoteTemporary repair to damaged oil sump

  27. Fail74,964 miles (+10,390)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    340174319011
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteTemporary repair to damaged oil sump

  28. Pass64,574 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    454313128005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail64,497 miles (+11,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    383796718071
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass53,470 miles (+11,741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    704242817065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass41,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    811266626073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 UPC

Does LS52 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UPC expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UPC?
The MOT on LS52 UPC expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UPC done?
LS52 UPC was recorded at 129,599 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has LS52 UPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UPC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 UPC 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 UPC find?
LS52 UPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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