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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LX52 HCYMOT history

LX52 HCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LX52 HCY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,514 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HCY was last recorded at 66,514 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,772 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,742 miles
Average per year
2,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,514 miles
  • 2025 – 64,772 miles
  • 2024 – 62,796 miles
  • 2023 – 60,870 miles
  • 2022 – 58,552 miles
  • 2021 – 56,384 miles
  • 2020 – 54,412 miles
  • 2019 – 52,466 miles
  • 2018 – 49,164 miles
  • 2017 – 45,868 miles
  • 2016 – 42,742 miles
  • 2015 – 39,584 miles
  • 2014 – 36,053 miles
  • 2013 – 32,332 miles
  • 2012 – 29,223 miles
  • 2011 – 25,997 miles
  • 2010 – 22,360 miles
  • 2009 – 20,126 miles
  • 2008 – 16,795 miles
  • 2007 – 14,743 miles
  • 2006 – 11,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,514 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,514 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    779964434698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass64,772 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    845744814636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,796 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    867675642203
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all four shockabsorber (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass60,870 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    783694696532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,552 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,552 miles
    Test number
    976781705659
    • AdvisoryUnderneath Covered in Undersill
  6. Pass56,384 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,384 miles
    Test number
    948470200783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,374 miles (+1,962)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,374 miles
    Test number
    745973283600
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass54,412 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    767092671234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,466 miles (+3,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    927393638372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass49,164 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    743262209445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    655693560276
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail45,868 miles (+3,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    717025753331
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass42,742 miles (+3,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    713638292917
    • AdvisoryN/S/F drive shaft oil seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner cv boot leaking
  14. Pass39,584 miles (+3,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    916349877138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  15. Pass36,053 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    126336324284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,332 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    318041823453
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass29,223 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    515390332210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,997 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    905181431215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,360 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    333352030233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,126 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    184163739291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,795 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,795 miles
    Test number
    674485338264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,743 miles
    Test number
    371419627260
    • NoteAll four tyres staring to crack on outer walls and treads.
  23. Fail14,743 miles (+2,959)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,743 miles
    Test number
    631799527267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAll four tyres staring to crack on outer walls and treads.
  24. Pass11,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,784 miles
    Test number
    270700236294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,784 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,784 miles
    Test number
    524770636222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LX52 HCY

Does LX52 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 HCY is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HCY?
The MOT on LX52 HCY is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 HCY done?
LX52 HCY was recorded at 66,514 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,736 miles a year.
Has LX52 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HCY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 HCY 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 LX52 HCY find?
LX52 HCY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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