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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 LRLMOT history

LX52 LRL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

LX52 LRL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
76,295 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LRL was last recorded at 76,295 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2010: 30,420 miles, lower than 35,650 miles on 3 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,212 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,295 miles
  • 2022 – 70,984 miles
  • 2021 – 64,168 miles
  • 2020 – 62,667 miles
  • 2019 – 60,819 miles
  • 2018 – 59,050 miles
  • 2017 – 56,495 miles
  • 2016 – 53,695 miles
  • 2015 – 51,970 miles
  • 2014 – 49,940 miles
  • 2013 – 47,078 miles
  • 2012 – 45,116 miles
  • 2011 – 43,042 miles
  • 2010 – 30,420 miles
  • 2009 – 35,650 miles
  • 2008 – 31,055 miles
  • 2007 – 26,337 miles
  • 2006 – 22,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,295 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,295 miles (+83)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    387122668164
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,212 miles (+5,228)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    770564365348
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,984 miles (+6,816)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,984 miles
    Test number
    939916068870
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    444515717356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,168 miles (+1,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    243661784658
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass62,667 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    382703538843
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail62,663 miles (+1,844)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    532514266741
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass60,819 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    529124485561
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail60,817 miles (+1,767)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    240711942880
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass59,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    401727754498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,050 miles (+2,555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    225106142016
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass56,495 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    877052124523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,695 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    888515274017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,970 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    630866630750
    • 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)

  15. Pass49,940 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    257762734269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,937 miles (+2,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    705191334249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass47,078 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    307800543237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,116 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    449654332219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass45,116 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    857544432260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,042 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    337066531226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,420 miles (-5,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    493221800212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,650 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    144656049227
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass35,650 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    263286749287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,055 miles (+4,718)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    944762338213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTwo punctures in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass26,337 miles (+3,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    590636527256
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edge

  26. Pass22,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,623 miles
    Test number
    430707036244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LRL

Does LX52 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LRL expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LRL?
The MOT on LX52 LRL expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LRL done?
LX52 LRL was recorded at 76,295 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has LX52 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LRL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 LRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 LRL find?
LX52 LRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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