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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 UPDMOT history

LS52 UPD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LS52 UPD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,531 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UPD was last recorded at 86,531 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,141 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,531 miles
  • 2025 – 85,141 miles
  • 2024 – 83,835 miles
  • 2023 – 82,120 miles
  • 2022 – 80,316 miles
  • 2021 – 78,687 miles
  • 2020 – 77,761 miles
  • 2019 – 75,170 miles
  • 2018 – 72,358 miles
  • 2017 – 69,481 miles
  • 2016 – 66,627 miles
  • 2015 – 63,396 miles
  • 2014 – 59,849 miles
  • 2013 – 57,302 miles
  • 2012 – 54,525 miles
  • 2011 – 51,603 miles
  • 2010 – 48,199 miles
  • 2009 – 43,890 miles
  • 2008 – 40,640 miles
  • 2007 – 35,333 miles
  • 2006 – 29,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,531 miles (+1,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    994833645681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,141 miles (+1,306)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    544008316414
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,835 miles (+1,715)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    803855473823
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass82,120 miles (+1,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    490802417102
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,316 miles (+1,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,316 miles
    Test number
    642026208758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,687 miles (+926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    504827000057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    573402564806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,761 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    234404456769
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    965355068230
    • 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))

  10. Fail75,170 miles (+2,812)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    930688736253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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. Pass72,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    296715886211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail72,358 miles (+2,877)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    295480107527
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,481 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    720019477968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,627 miles (+3,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    785207361692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,396 miles (+3,547)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    927750865180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass59,849 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    746381664188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,302 miles (+2,777)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    808925563156
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake imbalance at 24%

  18. Pass54,525 miles (+2,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    567155662119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  19. Pass51,603 miles (+3,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    329966361139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  20. Pass48,199 miles (+4,309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    533197460130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs worn.

  21. Pass43,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    482136169123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,889 miles (+3,249)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,889 miles
    Test number
    250736069123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass40,640 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    952959468179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,333 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    774769567165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    270566966166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UPD

Does LS52 UPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 UPD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UPD?
The MOT on LS52 UPD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 UPD done?
LS52 UPD was recorded at 86,531 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has LS52 UPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UPD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 UPD 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 UPD find?
LS52 UPD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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