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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 XSRMOT history

LS52 XSR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

LS52 XSR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
225,493 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 XSR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 XSR was last recorded at 225,493 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 6,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,762 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,731 miles
Average per year
10,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,493 miles
  • 2022 – 218,762 miles
  • 2021 – 209,045 miles
  • 2020 – 204,698 miles
  • 2019 – 201,127 miles
  • 2018 – 184,113 miles
  • 2017 – 172,180 miles
  • 2016 – 162,680 miles
  • 2015 – 150,829 miles
  • 2014 – 141,788 miles
  • 2013 – 130,590 miles
  • 2012 – 114,778 miles
  • 2011 – 100,637 miles
  • 2010 – 90,010 miles
  • 2008 – 76,176 miles
  • 2007 – 62,620 miles
  • 2006 – 49,478 miles
  • 2005 – 24,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,493 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,493 miles (+6,731)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    225,493 miles
    Test number
    333375187730
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass218,762 miles (+9,717)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    218,762 miles
    Test number
    642061860618
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass209,045 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    209,045 miles
    Test number
    904674958046
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear side Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general muddy

  4. Fail209,045 miles (+4,347)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,045 miles
    Test number
    573915676333
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear side Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general muddy

  5. Pass204,698 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,698 miles
    Test number
    750028844800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  6. Fail204,692 miles (+3,565)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,692 miles
    Test number
    431539635221
    • MajorDirection indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  7. Pass201,127 miles (+17,014)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    201,127 miles
    Test number
    294355957209
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass184,113 miles (+11,933)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,113 miles
    Test number
    746281908247
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Casing Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass172,180 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,180 miles
    Test number
    209795001504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail172,179 miles (+9,499)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,179 miles
    Test number
    124174928880
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass162,680 miles (+11,851)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    162,680 miles
    Test number
    532064749620
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twited (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Pass150,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,829 miles
    Test number
    888184635119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,829 miles (+9,041)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,829 miles
    Test number
    198201235157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside outer cv gaitor twisted

  14. Pass141,788 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    928124274003
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail141,744 miles (+11,154)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,744 miles
    Test number
    699833574051
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass130,590 miles (+15,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    296874673059
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass114,778 miles (+14,141)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    169852572018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,637 miles (+10,627)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    169773371495
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail90,010 miles4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    121354330091
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass90,010 miles (+13,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    594574130073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass76,176 miles (+13,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    461513048422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass62,620 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    871258927360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,478 miles (+25,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    884721036306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass24,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,302 miles
    Test number
    904144635310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 XSR

Does LS52 XSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 XSR expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 XSR?
The MOT on LS52 XSR expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 XSR done?
LS52 XSR was recorded at 225,493 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
Has LS52 XSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 XSR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 XSR 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 XSR find?
LS52 XSR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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