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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LX52 HGLMOT history

LX52 HGL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

LX52 HGL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
153,064 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 HGL was last recorded at 153,064 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,249 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
815 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,064 miles
  • 2021 – 152,249 miles
  • 2020 – 151,262 miles
  • 2019 – 148,724 miles
  • 2018 – 147,311 miles
  • 2017 – 144,479 miles
  • 2016 – 140,091 miles
  • 2015 – 136,927 miles
  • 2014 – 133,552 miles
  • 2013 – 130,472 miles
  • 2012 – 126,650 miles
  • 2011 – 113,213 miles
  • 2010 – 105,919 miles
  • 2009 – 92,867 miles
  • 2008 – 79,339 miles
  • 2006 – 79,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,064 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,064 miles
    Test number
    192994560984
    • 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))

  2. Pass152,249 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,249 miles
    Test number
    754744257061
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail152,247 miles (+985)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,247 miles
    Test number
    791391637956
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,262 miles (+2,538)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    762043590699
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,724 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,724 miles
    Test number
    954557553462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail148,720 miles (+1,409)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    505349405261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass147,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,311 miles
    Test number
    555627070885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail147,311 miles (+2,832)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,311 miles
    Test number
    139794691669
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass144,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,479 miles
    Test number
    854286897579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,479 miles (+4,388)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,479 miles
    Test number
    470960990648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass140,091 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    908072740805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  12. Fail140,083 miles (+3,156)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    150809671555
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  13. Pass136,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    575370225118
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  14. Fail136,927 miles (+3,375)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    878970325195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  15. Pass133,552 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    467473394010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,472 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,472 miles
    Test number
    597014393078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail130,472 miles (+3,822)8 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,472 miles
    Test number
    917314293076
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass126,650 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    865490882048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail126,643 miles (+13,430)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,643 miles
    Test number
    206529672076
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass113,213 miles (+7,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    748040781021
    • 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)

  21. Pass105,919 miles (+13,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    564052010146
    • 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)

  22. Pass92,867 miles (+13,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    252328319164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,339 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    722870728117
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  24. Pass79,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    813962346237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 HGL

Does LX52 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 HGL expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 HGL?
The MOT on LX52 HGL expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 HGL done?
LX52 HGL was recorded at 153,064 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has LX52 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 HGL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 HGL 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 HGL find?
LX52 HGL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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