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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LX52 HGFMOT history

LX52 HGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 214,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

LX52 HGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
214,331 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HGF
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HGF was last recorded at 214,331 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 9,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,088 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,243 miles
Average per year
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,331 miles
  • 2024 – 205,088 miles
  • 2022 – 188,535 miles
  • 2021 – 184,602 miles
  • 2019 – 176,048 miles
  • 2018 – 170,123 miles
  • 2017 – 164,642 miles
  • 2016 – 161,428 miles
  • 2015 – 156,757 miles
  • 2014 – 153,618 miles
  • 2013 – 151,148 miles
  • 2012 – 146,000 miles
  • 2011 – 138,215 miles
  • 2010 – 129,238 miles
  • 2009 – 117,797 miles
  • 2008 – 100,348 miles
  • 2007 – 83,329 miles
  • 2006 – 66,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,331 miles
    Test number
    333086317684
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,331 miles (+9,243)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,331 miles
    Test number
    795264392098
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,088 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    205,088 miles
    Test number
    164093961461
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail205,088 miles (+16,553)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,088 miles
    Test number
    556648870821
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass188,535 miles (+3,933)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,535 miles
    Test number
    718072042441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass184,602 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,602 miles
    Test number
    366502081250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail184,602 miles (+8,554)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,602 miles
    Test number
    180303693276
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass176,048 miles (+5,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,048 miles
    Test number
    999624671193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass170,123 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,123 miles
    Test number
    386763762321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,015 miles (+5,373)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,015 miles
    Test number
    192762312267
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass164,642 miles (+3,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    607604076886
    • AdvisoryTHE FRONT BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR
    • AdvisoryTHE NSF SIDELIGHT IS DULL
    • AdvisoryTHE OS WASHER JET IS POOR
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR BRAKE DISC IS IN POOR CONDITION

  12. Pass161,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,428 miles
    Test number
    853453088970
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 14 PSI
    • AdvisoryOSR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

  13. Fail161,428 miles (+4,671)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,428 miles
    Test number
    280885387999
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 14 PSI
    • AdvisoryOSR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

  14. Pass156,757 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,757 miles
    Test number
    579588295150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,618 miles
    Test number
    315783904400
    • NoteCLIP MISSING FROM THE BACK OF THE OS HEADLIGHT COVER

  16. Fail153,618 miles (+2,470)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,618 miles
    Test number
    818493404201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCLIP MISSING FROM THE BACK OF THE OS HEADLIGHT COVER

  17. Pass151,148 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    235024803285
    • NoteI HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET LOCK SO IT NOW WORKS
    • NoteTHE PLASTIC DIP STICK TUBE IS BROKEN

  18. Fail151,148 miles (+5,148)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    279134103240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteI HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET LOCK SO IT NOW WORKS
    • NoteTHE PLASTIC DIP STICK TUBE IS BROKEN

  19. Pass146,000 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    166952102275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear box slightly corrored

  20. Fail146,000 miles (+7,785)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    375312202465
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear box slightly corrored

  21. Pass138,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,215 miles
    Test number
    138657801241
    • NoteEngine oil dipstick tube broken unable to get correct oil level

  22. Fail138,215 miles (+8,977)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,215 miles
    Test number
    926817601237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil dipstick tube broken unable to get correct oil level

  23. Pass129,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    323018200225
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail129,237 miles (+11,440)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,237 miles
    Test number
    860648400211
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass117,797 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    312400219233
    • NoteNSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS GETTING LOW
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS
    • NoteSMALL NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

  26. Fail117,797 miles (+17,449)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    302039109256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB
    • NoteNSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS GETTING LOW
    • NoteOSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS
    • NoteSMALL NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

  27. Pass100,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    170923318219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,348 miles (+17,019)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    984583018253
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSLIGHT JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES

  29. Pass83,329 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    191012017259
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.
    • NoteNSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND NAIL IN TREAD.

  30. Fail83,329 miles (+17,234)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    804892517288
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
    • NoteNSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND NAIL IN TREAD.

  31. Pass66,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    810483516202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail66,095 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    651663416202
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake judder to front braking system.

Questions about LX52 HGF

Does LX52 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 HGF expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HGF?
The MOT on LX52 HGF expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 HGF done?
LX52 HGF was recorded at 214,331 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
Has LX52 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HGF has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 HGF 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 HGF find?
LX52 HGF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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