
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass47,265 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 47,265 miles
- Test number
- 160002275975
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass36,753 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 36,753 miles
- Test number
- 295461388518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,210 miles (+426)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 36,210 miles
- Test number
- 606207651593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,784 miles (+421)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 35,784 miles
- Test number
- 956269257584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,363 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 35,363 miles
- Test number
- 541931832426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,059 miles (+1,229)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,059 miles
- Test number
- 389970171182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,830 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 33,830 miles
- Test number
- 252149454398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,610 miles (+1,773)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,610 miles
- Test number
- 426714044206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,837 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 30,837 miles
- Test number
- 658627443265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,677 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,677 miles
- Test number
- 365677242206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,282 miles (+2,169)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,282 miles
- Test number
- 715692951285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,113 miles (+2,208)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,113 miles
- Test number
- 730480270270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,905 miles (+2,350)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,905 miles
- Test number
- 500941069215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,555 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 18,555 miles
- Test number
- 821609248257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,648 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,648 miles
- Test number
- 364593437439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,378 miles (+3,520)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 12,378 miles
- Test number
- 884157936276
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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