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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LU52 DADMOT history

LU52 DAD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LU52 DAD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
126,570 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU52 DAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU52 DAD was last recorded at 126,570 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 3,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,346 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,224 miles
Average per year
6,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,570 miles
  • 2024 – 123,346 miles
  • 2023 – 120,193 miles
  • 2022 – 115,882 miles
  • 2021 – 111,137 miles
  • 2020 – 108,163 miles
  • 2019 – 104,341 miles
  • 2018 – 99,487 miles
  • 2017 – 96,675 miles
  • 2015 – 88,742 miles
  • 2014 – 82,268 miles
  • 2013 – 72,433 miles
  • 2012 – 62,325 miles
  • 2011 – 50,469 miles
  • 2010 – 40,868 miles
  • 2009 – 30,376 miles
  • 2008 – 22,125 miles
  • 2007 – 14,165 miles
  • 2006 – 8,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,570 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,570 miles
    Test number
    477223528413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,346 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    527992403995
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail123,345 miles (+3,152)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    556843749386
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete with hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass120,193 miles (+4,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    771570312049
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass115,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    530651674841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,882 miles (+4,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    480205306688
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass111,137 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    444985240718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,163 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    600340562020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,341 miles (+4,854)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,341 miles
    Test number
    258276041856
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass99,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    868505055954
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail99,487 miles (+2,812)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    612283856517
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass96,675 miles (+7,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    977614709455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass88,742 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    469525667769
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  14. Fail88,724 miles (+6,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    203482524709
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass82,268 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    455201634309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,203 miles (+9,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    287189324352
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass72,433 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    167598603340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,423 miles (+10,098)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    998843203352
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    517619512339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,325 miles (+11,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    977762112358
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass50,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    775208201358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,467 miles (+9,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    535568601362
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass40,868 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,868 miles
    Test number
    273101990284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,866 miles (+10,490)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    351549370267
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished and worn uneven.
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy?
    • NoteFront and rear discs lipped and corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

  25. Pass30,376 miles (+8,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,376 miles
    Test number
    193423399250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass22,125 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    322534998403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,165 miles (+5,759)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,165 miles
    Test number
    120000697245
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCut n/s/f tyre - no cords showing

  28. Pass8,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,406 miles
    Test number
    891204096267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU52 DAD

Does LU52 DAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU52 DAD expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU52 DAD?
The MOT on LU52 DAD expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU52 DAD done?
LU52 DAD was recorded at 126,570 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
Has LU52 DAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU52 DAD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LU52 DAD 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 LU52 DAD find?
LU52 DAD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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