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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 LSKMOT history

LX52 LSK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LX52 LSK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,134 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LSK was last recorded at 164,134 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 7,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,804 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,330 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,134 miles
  • 2025 – 156,804 miles
  • 2024 – 150,654 miles
  • 2023 – 143,367 miles
  • 2022 – 135,717 miles
  • 2021 – 128,049 miles
  • 2020 – 120,487 miles
  • 2019 – 115,977 miles
  • 2018 – 110,255 miles
  • 2017 – 104,396 miles
  • 2016 – 98,603 miles
  • 2015 – 92,712 miles
  • 2014 – 87,623 miles
  • 2013 – 83,052 miles
  • 2012 – 80,434 miles
  • 2011 – 78,754 miles
  • 2010 – 73,426 miles
  • 2009 – 66,987 miles
  • 2008 – 58,787 miles
  • 2007 – 50,069 miles
  • 2006 – 48,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,134 miles
    Test number
    826094119701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail164,129 miles (+7,325)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,129 miles
    Test number
    281890380506
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass156,804 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    772762704846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail156,804 miles (+6,150)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    272360471479
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass150,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    399525303331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail150,654 miles (+7,287)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    490238803096
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass143,367 miles (+7,650)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,367 miles
    Test number
    473123274836
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,717 miles (+7,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,717 miles
    Test number
    952641672952
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass128,049 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    979921210350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,943 miles (+7,456)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,943 miles
    Test number
    182202703791
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,487 miles (+4,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,487 miles
    Test number
    173063342849
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,977 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    115,977 miles
    Test number
    291570542742
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail115,977 miles (+5,722)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,977 miles
    Test number
    991239618495
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Spring 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread / tyre perished / worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished / worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass110,255 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    393115346203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,396 miles (+5,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    976334585950
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass98,603 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    869657048250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm balljoint body corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm balljoint body corroding
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not fully illuminated

  17. Fail98,603 miles (+5,891)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    285045383471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm balljoint body corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm balljoint body corroding
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not fully illuminated

  18. Pass92,712 miles (+5,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    749574005173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass87,623 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    517202614107
    • 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)

  20. Pass83,052 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    247369003114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    218670112107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,434 miles (+1,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    866120512139
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass78,754 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    275469001417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,426 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    834015300150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,987 miles (+8,200)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    521867019199
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteWear in front brake discs

  26. Pass58,787 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    994120008186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,069 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    673139937068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass48,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    454106036241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LSK

Does LX52 LSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 LSK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LSK?
The MOT on LX52 LSK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 LSK done?
LX52 LSK was recorded at 164,134 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has LX52 LSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LSK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 LSK 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 LSK find?
LX52 LSK passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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