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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX52 WPEMOT history

LX52 WPE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LX52 WPE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,971 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WPE was last recorded at 122,971 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,161 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,810 miles
Average per year
4,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,971 miles
  • 2025 – 118,161 miles
  • 2024 – 113,602 miles
  • 2023 – 109,618 miles
  • 2022 – 106,965 miles
  • 2021 – 105,040 miles
  • 2020 – 103,181 miles
  • 2019 – 98,677 miles
  • 2018 – 94,662 miles
  • 2017 – 89,388 miles
  • 2015 – 84,466 miles
  • 2013 – 74,446 miles
  • 2012 – 68,714 miles
  • 2011 – 62,468 miles
  • 2010 – 50,546 miles
  • 2009 – 43,640 miles
  • 2008 – 37,394 miles
  • 2007 – 29,294 miles
  • 2006 – 22,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,971 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,971 miles
    Test number
    738458171916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,161 miles (+4,559)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    708096388065
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded but not significant
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass113,602 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,602 miles
    Test number
    988160897130
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail113,569 miles (+3,951)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    829367307863
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass109,618 miles (+2,653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,618 miles
    Test number
    666135231610
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,965 miles (+1,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,965 miles
    Test number
    213004023023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,040 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    275275233712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,181 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    786169874325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,677 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    304194475632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    690344347929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,662 miles (+5,274)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    801218104816
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass89,388 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,388 miles
    Test number
    692972205275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,466 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    590635738875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

  14. Pass79,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    959636205061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,234 miles (+4,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    978736205076
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass74,446 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    328124453396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,714 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    206863962385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,468 miles
    Test number
    416306451312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,468 miles (+5,197)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,468 miles
    Test number
    219306351343
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  20. Pass57,271 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    819967711067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,546 miles (+6,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    623445400075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,640 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    882695309019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,394 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    534783208080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,294 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    511350017050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,044 miles
    Test number
    771015706020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WPE

Does LX52 WPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WPE is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WPE?
The MOT on LX52 WPE is valid until 22 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 WPE done?
LX52 WPE was recorded at 122,971 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,973 miles a year.
Has LX52 WPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WPE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 WPE 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 WPE find?
LX52 WPE passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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