Volkswagen Golf
Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LX52 TZCMOT history
LX52 TZC is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,275 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 142,275 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 TZC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 TZC was last recorded at 142,275 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,875 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,400 miles
- Average per year
- 3,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,275 miles
- 2025 – 136,875 miles
- 2024 – 132,308 miles
- 2023 – 125,877 miles
- 2022 – 117,828 miles
- 2021 – 110,216 miles
- 2020 – 103,335 miles
- 2019 – 97,673 miles
- 2018 – 93,902 miles
- 2017 – 91,410 miles
- 2016 – 89,251 miles
- 2015 – 86,909 miles
- 2014 – 84,289 miles
- 2013 – 81,755 miles
- 2012 – 78,737 miles
- 2011 – 77,096 miles
- 2010 – 75,100 miles
- 2008 – 72,351 miles
- 2007 – 68,337 miles
- 2006 – 62,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,275 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,275 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 142,275 miles
- Test number
- 676892526380
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,275 miles (+5,400)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,275 miles
- Test number
- 126167619067
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,875 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,875 miles
- Test number
- 985068381668
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,873 miles (+4,565)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,873 miles
- Test number
- 118376390176
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,308 miles (+6,431)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,308 miles
- Test number
- 434259788758
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,877 miles (+8,049)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 125,877 miles
- Test number
- 333011242504
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,828 miles (+7,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 117,828 miles
- Test number
- 728594030099
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,216 miles (+6,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,216 miles
- Test number
- 786617357338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,335 miles (+5,662)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,335 miles
- Test number
- 401703425172
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,673 miles (+3,771)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,673 miles
- Test number
- 753446155499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,902 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,902 miles
- Test number
- 950133235355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 91,410 miles
- Test number
- 404949189482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,410 miles (+2,159)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,410 miles
- Test number
- 866145961330
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass89,251 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,251 miles
- Test number
- 123968701070
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail89,251 miles (+2,342)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,251 miles
- Test number
- 686600469016
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass86,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,909 miles
- Test number
- 717482876372
- AdvisoryEml staying on
Fail86,909 miles (+2,620)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,909 miles
- Test number
- 281413381896
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEml staying on
Pass84,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 84,289 miles
- Test number
- 707333054215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,289 miles (+2,534)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,289 miles
- Test number
- 278441354224
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass81,755 miles (+3,018)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 81,755 miles
- Test number
- 198102723232
- NoteNearside lower undertray insercure
Pass78,737 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,737 miles
- Test number
- 576187092067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,096 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 77,096 miles
- Test number
- 436768581008
- NoteAdvice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.
Fail77,096 miles (+1,996)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,096 miles
- Test number
- 717458681010
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.
Pass75,100 miles (+2,749)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,100 miles
- Test number
- 681220360093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,351 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 72,351 miles
- Test number
- 494325168389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,337 miles (+5,748)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 68,337 miles
- Test number
- 683213267273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,589 miles
- Test number
- 874496226228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 TZC
- Does LX52 TZC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 TZC is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 TZC?
- The MOT on LX52 TZC is valid until 8 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 TZC done?
- LX52 TZC was recorded at 142,275 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
- Has LX52 TZC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 TZC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX52 TZC 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 TZC find?
- LX52 TZC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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