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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LX52 UAEMOT history

LX52 UAE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LX52 UAE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,224 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UAE was last recorded at 148,224 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,178 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
5,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,224 miles
  • 2025 – 147,178 miles
  • 2024 – 145,751 miles
  • 2023 – 144,535 miles
  • 2022 – 142,540 miles
  • 2020 – 141,027 miles
  • 2019 – 139,181 miles
  • 2018 – 132,054 miles
  • 2017 – 129,523 miles
  • 2016 – 125,401 miles
  • 2014 – 118,784 miles
  • 2013 – 111,215 miles
  • 2011 – 107,492 miles
  • 2010 – 95,283 miles
  • 2009 – 86,384 miles
  • 2008 – 77,133 miles
  • 2007 – 62,645 miles
  • 2006 – 53,250 miles
  • 2005 – 45,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    170091774350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,224 miles (+1,046)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    299530120098
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass147,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,178 miles
    Test number
    208659565013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,178 miles (+1,427)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,178 miles
    Test number
    686727743329
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass145,751 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,751 miles
    Test number
    753391793562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,535 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,535 miles
    Test number
    745748109814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,540 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,540 miles
    Test number
    725670088070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,027 miles
    Test number
    243711485692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail141,026 miles (+1,845)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,026 miles
    Test number
    576655575591
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass139,181 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    357874989211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,054 miles
    Test number
    117004924189
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  12. Fail132,054 miles (+2,531)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,054 miles
    Test number
    857045115460
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  13. Pass129,523 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,523 miles
    Test number
    944121254369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    467277769911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail125,401 miles (+6,617)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    371119429533
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass118,784 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    345155354089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,215 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,215 miles
    Test number
    129394563071
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges & perrished
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but still supporting
  18. Fail111,170 miles (+3,678)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    405679253023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges & perrished
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but still supporting
  19. Pass107,492 miles (+12,209)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    455027511291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread slightly low
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs worn
  20. Pass95,283 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    630989830235
    • NoteAdvisorys on previous test 844717230295
  21. Fail95,246 miles (+8,862)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    844717230295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket detatched but exhaust still supported
  22. Pass86,384 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    543588439249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,133 miles (+14,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    242187438302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    801510427349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail62,645 miles (+9,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    113499117305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass53,250 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    140605526391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    704787235302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UAE

Does LX52 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UAE is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UAE?
The MOT on LX52 UAE is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 UAE done?
LX52 UAE was recorded at 148,224 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
Has LX52 UAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UAE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 UAE 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 UAE find?
LX52 UAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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