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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 LROMOT history

LX52 LRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LX52 LRO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
53,631 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LRO
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
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 LRO was last recorded at 53,631 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,832 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,799 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,631 miles
  • 2025 – 47,832 miles
  • 2024 – 47,265 miles
  • 2023 – 44,183 miles
  • 2022 – 40,624 miles
  • 2021 – 37,524 miles
  • 2020 – 36,753 miles
  • 2019 – 36,210 miles
  • 2018 – 35,784 miles
  • 2017 – 35,363 miles
  • 2016 – 35,059 miles
  • 2015 – 33,830 miles
  • 2014 – 32,610 miles
  • 2013 – 30,837 miles
  • 2012 – 27,677 miles
  • 2011 – 25,282 miles
  • 2010 – 23,113 miles
  • 2009 – 20,905 miles
  • 2008 – 18,555 miles
  • 2007 – 15,648 miles
  • 2006 – 12,378 miles
  • 2005 – 8,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail53,631 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail53,631 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    843315058890
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail53,631 miles (+5,799)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    975776257513
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,832 miles (+567)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    655187865676
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass47,265 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    160002275975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,256 miles (+3,073)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    495500723803
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass44,183 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    315827010021
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail44,178 miles (+3,554)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,178 miles
    Test number
    341040418960
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass40,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    941153487758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail40,624 miles (+3,100)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    342739448965
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass37,524 miles (+771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    804904958201
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass36,753 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    295461388518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,210 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    606207651593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,784 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    956269257584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,363 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    541931832426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,059 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    389970171182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,830 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    252149454398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,610 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    426714044206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,837 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    658627443265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,677 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    365677242206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,282 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,282 miles
    Test number
    715692951285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,113 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    730480270270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,905 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    500941069215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,555 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,555 miles
    Test number
    821609248257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,648 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,648 miles
    Test number
    364593437439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,378 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,378 miles
    Test number
    884157936276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    8,858 miles
    Test number
    692724645274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LRO

Does LX52 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LRO expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LRO?
The MOT on LX52 LRO expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LRO done?
LX52 LRO was recorded at 53,631 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has LX52 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LRO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 LRO 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 LRO find?
LX52 LRO failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front side repeater not working; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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