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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LX52 TYZMOT history

LX52 TYZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX52 TYZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,649 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 TYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 TYZ was last recorded at 198,649 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,521 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,128 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,649 miles
  • 2025 – 195,521 miles
  • 2024 – 192,776 miles
  • 2023 – 189,553 miles
  • 2022 – 187,025 miles
  • 2019 – 184,855 miles
  • 2018 – 182,645 miles
  • 2017 – 180,088 miles
  • 2016 – 177,373 miles
  • 2015 – 172,597 miles
  • 2014 – 164,191 miles
  • 2013 – 158,518 miles
  • 2012 – 152,241 miles
  • 2011 – 143,420 miles
  • 2010 – 131,622 miles
  • 2009 – 119,852 miles
  • 2008 – 110,642 miles
  • 2007 – 100,844 miles
  • 2006 – 87,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Both rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,649 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,649 miles
    Test number
    751215799323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,521 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,521 miles
    Test number
    533252695213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,776 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,776 miles
    Test number
    424665050426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,711 miles (+3,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,711 miles
    Test number
    968427108601
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,553 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,553 miles
    Test number
    721932057734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,025 miles (+2,170)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,025 miles
    Test number
    112196927950
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass184,855 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,855 miles
    Test number
    503878603918
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  8. Fail184,828 miles (+2,183)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,828 miles
    Test number
    763119096323
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  9. Pass182,645 miles (+2,557)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,645 miles
    Test number
    990385209353
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass180,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    180,088 miles
    Test number
    278366410993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,088 miles (+2,715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,088 miles
    Test number
    592872760596
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass177,373 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    177,373 miles
    Test number
    417465692156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,597 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    739448715280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass172,597 miles (+8,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    925278315226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass164,191 miles (+38)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    164,191 miles
    Test number
    395897124246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt buckle, cover loose
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre also wearing close to tread wear bars

  16. Fail164,153 miles (+5,635)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    519544024215
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt buckle, cover loose
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre also wearing close to tread wear bars

  17. Pass158,518 miles (+6,277)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    158,518 miles
    Test number
    656977023281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass152,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    152,241 miles
    Test number
    896270232229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail152,221 miles (+281)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,221 miles
    Test number
    237180632240
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail151,940 miles (+8,520)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,940 miles
    Test number
    379268302282
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Note1 of 2 nearside rear sidelights inoperative
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass143,420 miles (+178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    143,420 miles
    Test number
    308657721245
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside front door/wing .

  22. Fail143,242 miles (+11,620)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,242 miles
    Test number
    776221121292
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside front door/wing .

  23. Pass131,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    131,622 miles
    Test number
    120771230227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail131,617 miles (+11,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    784081530200
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass119,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    104064029257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail119,852 miles (+9,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    443034629223
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail110,642 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    571548828277
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  28. Pass110,642 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    692318628261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass100,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    762726637228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail100,844 miles (+13,283)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    132564737233
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  31. Pass87,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    363446136424
    • 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)

Questions about LX52 TYZ

Does LX52 TYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 TYZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 TYZ?
The MOT on LX52 TYZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 TYZ done?
LX52 TYZ was recorded at 198,649 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has LX52 TYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 TYZ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 TYZ 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 TYZ find?
LX52 TYZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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