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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LX52 TZEMOT history

LX52 TZE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

LX52 TZE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
158,734 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 TZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 TZE was last recorded at 158,734 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 4,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,301 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,433 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,734 miles
  • 2023 – 154,301 miles
  • 2022 – 148,611 miles
  • 2021 – 144,006 miles
  • 2019 – 138,654 miles
  • 2018 – 128,839 miles
  • 2017 – 118,899 miles
  • 2016 – 107,903 miles
  • 2015 – 96,003 miles
  • 2014 – 88,707 miles
  • 2013 – 80,613 miles
  • 2012 – 77,790 miles
  • 2011 – 74,318 miles
  • 2010 – 70,377 miles
  • 2009 – 66,292 miles
  • 2008 – 61,878 miles
  • 2007 – 57,124 miles
  • 2006 – 54,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,734 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,734 miles (+4,433)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,734 miles
    Test number
    391000610765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,301 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,301 miles
    Test number
    227800221066
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail154,301 miles (+5,690)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,301 miles
    Test number
    255864270823
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,611 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    999295103177
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,608 miles (+4,602)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,608 miles
    Test number
    101413165488
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,006 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,006 miles
    Test number
    991198541982
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail143,993 miles (+5,339)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,993 miles
    Test number
    787556472014
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    850143663181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,654 miles (+9,815)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    177613671205
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    183503536394
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Fail128,839 miles (+9,940)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    390467236130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass118,899 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    839425439809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. Cracked with small amount of movement. Not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split. still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. Cracked with small amount of movement. Not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail118,898 miles (+10,995)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    246044722423
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion edge on wing exposed. (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. Cracked with small amount of movement. Not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split. still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. Cracked with small amount of movement. Not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass107,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    324559886770
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail107,900 miles (+11,897)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    726043741837
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass96,003 miles (+7,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    607091785186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail88,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    265398784424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass88,707 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    366238784126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    209769673461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,613 miles (+2,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    395079373189
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass77,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    676707582187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,790 miles (+3,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    607297882193
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass74,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    878498681186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,318 miles (+3,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    257527981138
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass70,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    252230180445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,377 miles (+4,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    450300080176
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,292 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    324892989196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,878 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,878 miles
    Test number
    422145178116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,124 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    844621597178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,660 miles
    Test number
    550412546336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 TZE

Does LX52 TZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 TZE expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 TZE?
The MOT on LX52 TZE expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 TZE done?
LX52 TZE was recorded at 158,734 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has LX52 TZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 TZE has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 TZE 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 TZE find?
LX52 TZE failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury, and 11 more.

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