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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LT52 EKUMOT history

LT52 EKU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

LT52 EKU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
171,496 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EKU
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
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EKU was last recorded at 171,496 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,524 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
8,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,496 miles
  • 2021 – 168,524 miles
  • 2020 – 167,507 miles
  • 2019 – 160,118 miles
  • 2018 – 150,290 miles
  • 2017 – 139,019 miles
  • 2016 – 127,221 miles
  • 2015 – 123,807 miles
  • 2014 – 119,712 miles
  • 2013 – 109,995 miles
  • 2012 – 86,400 miles
  • 2011 – 74,132 miles
  • 2010 – 61,391 miles
  • 2009 – 51,140 miles
  • 2008 – 44,365 miles
  • 2007 – 34,699 miles
  • 2005 – 24,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,496 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,496 miles (+2,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,496 miles
    Test number
    545001918784
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,524 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,524 miles
    Test number
    871163789280
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,524 miles (+1,017)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,524 miles
    Test number
    934753598696
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,507 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,507 miles
    Test number
    297174803045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,118 miles (+9,828)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,118 miles
    Test number
    894913803054
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill damaged
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,290 miles
    Test number
    359542195573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,290 miles (+11,271)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,290 miles
    Test number
    619737960981
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    869088100323
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail139,019 miles (+11,798)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,019 miles
    Test number
    694320103619
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass127,221 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    174843858572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,807 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    987245955095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,712 miles (+9,717)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,712 miles
    Test number
    798866554037
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked,doesnt affect vision.

  13. Pass109,995 miles1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    195382633084
    • DangerousDrivers seat headrest lose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxilary belt tensioner noisy

  14. Fail109,995 miles (+23,595)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    667672433028
    • DangerousDrivers seat headrest lose
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxilary belt tensioner noisy

  15. Fail86,400 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    555910522004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass86,400 miles (+12,268)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    815640322094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,132 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    779074821081
    • DangerousNearside front tyre has multiple small cuts less than 25mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower Engine Guard (Belly Plate) Cracked and Insecure
    • NoteOffside Mirror Cracked but Still Provides Good View of Rear
    • NoteRear Discs Beginning to Corrode

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    849344321028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLower Engine Guard (Belly Plate) Cracked and Insecure
    • NoteOffside Mirror Cracked but Still Provides Good View of Rear
    • NoteRear Discs Beginning to Corrode

  19. Pass61,391 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    150963740007
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored inner face
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge

  20. Fail61,391 miles (+10,251)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    194963040473
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc scored inner face
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge

  21. Pass51,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,140 miles
    Test number
    110268549019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,140 miles (+6,775)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,140 miles
    Test number
    251187249087
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass44,365 miles (+512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    341486748085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail43,853 miles (+9,154)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    233679318000
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise engine undertray slightly insecure

  25. Pass34,699 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    793669517045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,776 miles
    Test number
    453041955413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EKU

Does LT52 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 EKU expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EKU?
The MOT on LT52 EKU expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 EKU done?
LT52 EKU was recorded at 171,496 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 8,724 miles a year.
Has LT52 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EKU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LT52 EKU 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 EKU find?
LT52 EKU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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