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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LT52 EKAMOT history

LT52 EKA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LT52 EKA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,440 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EKA
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
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EKA was last recorded at 131,440 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,440 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,440 miles
  • 2025 – 122,131 miles
  • 2024 – 112,931 miles
  • 2023 – 106,416 miles
  • 2022 – 102,345 miles
  • 2021 – 98,698 miles
  • 2020 – 95,241 miles
  • 2019 – 91,315 miles
  • 2018 – 87,673 miles
  • 2017 – 83,316 miles
  • 2016 – 80,643 miles
  • 2015 – 74,341 miles
  • 2014 – 64,082 miles
  • 2013 – 58,678 miles
  • 2012 – 54,648 miles
  • 2011 – 50,643 miles
  • 2010 – 46,893 miles
  • 2009 – 43,089 miles
  • 2008 – 41,218 miles
  • 2007 – 38,563 miles
  • 2006 – 35,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,440 miles
    Test number
    934042795704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,440 miles (+9,309)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,440 miles
    Test number
    412765475634
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,131 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    752070242436
    • 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail122,131 miles (+9,200)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    148442397574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,931 miles
    Test number
    317807590686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,931 miles (+6,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,931 miles
    Test number
    366550875412
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass106,416 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    339907807129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,345 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    804798881708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,698 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    686830530238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,241 miles (+3,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,241 miles
    Test number
    508299989867
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,315 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    101371503566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,673 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    950520310269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,316 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    319186145668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,643 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    890628463138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,341 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    122528587211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,082 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    228710144236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,678 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    335004753200
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail58,678 miles (+4,030)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    636534553273
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,648 miles (+4,005)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,648 miles
    Test number
    968519142269
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing slightly

  20. Pass50,643 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,643 miles
    Test number
    359482741221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    541030550243
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  22. Fail46,893 miles (+3,804)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    283590750272
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  23. Pass43,089 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,089 miles
    Test number
    343291659499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,218 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    302046248458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,563 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    410011047253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,664 miles
    Test number
    851162456286
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LT52 EKA

Does LT52 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EKA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EKA?
The MOT on LT52 EKA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EKA done?
LT52 EKA was recorded at 131,440 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has LT52 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EKA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 EKA 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 LT52 EKA find?
LT52 EKA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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