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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S52 DFGMOT history

S52 DFG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S52 DFG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,847 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 DFG was last recorded at 130,847 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,255 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,847 miles
  • 2024 – 129,255 miles
  • 2023 – 128,255 miles
  • 2022 – 125,650 miles
  • 2021 – 123,918 miles
  • 2020 – 121,720 miles
  • 2019 – 119,012 miles
  • 2018 – 114,241 miles
  • 2017 – 110,149 miles
  • 2016 – 106,625 miles
  • 2015 – 102,949 miles
  • 2014 – 98,526 miles
  • 2013 – 91,471 miles
  • 2012 – 84,912 miles
  • 2011 – 78,041 miles
  • 2010 – 72,353 miles
  • 2009 – 66,779 miles
  • 2008 – 61,418 miles
  • 2007 – 56,366 miles
  • 2006 – 53,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,847 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine management light missing pre July 2003

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,847 miles (+1,592)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,847 miles
    Test number
    704804330638
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,255 miles (+1,000)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,255 miles
    Test number
    194506277555
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav from front screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,255 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,255 miles
    Test number
    997648697041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,650 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    835131683547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,918 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    381714207191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light missing pre July 2003

  6. Fail123,918 miles (+2,198)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    754936781622
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light missing pre July 2003

  7. Pass121,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,720 miles
    Test number
    720219958043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,720 miles (+2,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,720 miles
    Test number
    226823609721
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,012 miles (+4,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    215195559266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    235229568798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,241 miles (+4,092)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    185539351628
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,149 miles (+3,524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    377272187723
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass106,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    294702982766
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Fail106,625 miles (+3,676)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    737216215486
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass102,949 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    221280787281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside inner steering rack joint

  16. Pass98,526 miles (+7,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    807822524332
    • NotePlay in nearside front steering rack inner joint

  17. Pass91,471 miles (+6,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    259639423322
    • NotePlay in nearside front inner steering rack joint

  18. Pass84,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    408044622329
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  19. Fail84,912 miles (+6,871)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    746164122328
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  20. Pass78,041 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    588635021385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre ex mount broke but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteO/S/F tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSlight play in N/S trackrod inner ball joint

  21. Fail78,041 miles (+5,688)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    697855121365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre ex mount broke but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteO/S/F tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSlight play in N/S trackrod inner ball joint

  22. Fail72,353 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    832979310321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass72,353 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    911869710345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,779 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    102257429383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass66,779 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    262297629384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    612709728309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,418 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    941729328351
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass56,366 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    601211637397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    692707816316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S52 DFG

Does S52 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 DFG is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S52 DFG?
The MOT on S52 DFG is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 DFG done?
S52 DFG was recorded at 130,847 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has S52 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 DFG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S52 DFG 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 S52 DFG find?
S52 DFG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 5 more.

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