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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

N52 GLNMOT history

N52 GLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

N52 GLN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
95,384 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N52 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

N52 GLN was last recorded at 95,384 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,384 miles · 10 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 95,384 miles
  • 2020 – 95,384 miles
  • 2011 – 94,427 miles
  • 2010 – 91,949 miles
  • 2009 – 89,174 miles
  • 2008 – 84,431 miles
  • 2007 – 79,220 miles
  • 2006 – 73,580 miles
  • 2005 – 68,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,384 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    280146456828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail95,384 miles1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    296108526951
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail95,384 miles (+957)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    194571669998
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable power steering belt loose (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poorly fitted
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame mountings bushes perishing

  4. Pass94,427 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    126968291217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteMajor Oil Leak From Engine.
    • NoteNearside Front Wiper Blade Rubber Split On The Inner Edge.
    • NotePower Steering Pump Noisey.

  5. Fail94,422 miles (+2,473)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    638138291238
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteENGINE HAS MISFIRE !!!
    • NoteMajor Oil Leak From Engine.
    • NoteNearside Front Wiper Blade Rubber Split On The Inner Edge.
    • NotePower Steering Pump Noisey.

  6. Pass91,949 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    434664320293
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine Has Misfire !!!
    • NoteOil Leak From Engine

  7. Fail91,949 miles (+2,775)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,949 miles
    Test number
    693343420264
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine Has Misfire !!!
    • NoteOil Leak From Engine

  8. Pass89,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    302016029285
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail89,174 miles (+4,743)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    212656029272
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass84,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    770607328266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,431 miles (+5,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    360990428263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass79,220 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    952591627231
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass73,580 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    102351926218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    741822925204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,260 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    864782925256
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about N52 GLN

Does N52 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N52 GLN expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N52 GLN?
The MOT on N52 GLN expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N52 GLN done?
N52 GLN was recorded at 95,384 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 1,662 miles a year.
Has N52 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N52 GLN has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on N52 GLN 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 N52 GLN find?
N52 GLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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