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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LT52 ELXMOT history

LT52 ELX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LT52 ELX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,399 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 ELX was last recorded at 113,399 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,475 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,399 miles
  • 2025 – 111,475 miles
  • 2024 – 110,228 miles
  • 2023 – 106,140 miles
  • 2022 – 102,314 miles
  • 2020 – 95,941 miles
  • 2019 – 88,197 miles
  • 2018 – 82,933 miles
  • 2017 – 77,379 miles
  • 2016 – 72,285 miles
  • 2015 – 66,580 miles
  • 2014 – 60,763 miles
  • 2013 – 55,711 miles
  • 2012 – 50,531 miles
  • 2010 – 40,336 miles
  • 2009 – 35,882 miles
  • 2008 – 30,856 miles
  • 2007 – 25,462 miles
  • 2006 – 18,991 miles
  • 2005 – 13,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front bumper

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,399 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    652192020018
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front bumper

  2. Pass111,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,475 miles
    Test number
    515454484699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,473 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    824880037349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,228 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    449002580020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,140 miles (+3,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    469927419885
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both top mounts
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres tread getting low

  6. Pass102,314 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    796213250445
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

  7. Pass95,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    256812205614
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear in rear axle bushes

  8. Fail95,941 miles (+7,744)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    144658452117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear in rear axle bushes

  9. Pass88,197 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    656889470461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    147976218830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

  11. Fail82,932 miles (+5,553)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    897994816977
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

  12. Pass77,379 miles (+5,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    231982062641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass72,285 miles (+5,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    159140029575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass66,580 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    638209449241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass60,763 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,763 miles
    Test number
    137613704334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,711 miles (+5,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    568901813340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    425032522362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  18. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209136111394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296926911384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    370560710311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass40,336 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    743510310365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,882 miles (+5,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    780875529348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass30,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    473950038311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,856 miles (+5,394)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    682380538306
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass25,462 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    401643637350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,991 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    993116296242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,657 miles
    Test number
    493227395231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 ELX

Does LT52 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 ELX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 ELX?
The MOT on LT52 ELX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 ELX done?
LT52 ELX was recorded at 113,399 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has LT52 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 ELX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 ELX 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 ELX find?
LT52 ELX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; advise condition of front bumper.

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