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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

S52 OPXMOT history

S52 OPX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

S52 OPX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
186,178 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 OPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 OPX was last recorded at 186,178 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,041 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,178 miles
  • 2023 – 182,041 miles
  • 2022 – 178,623 miles
  • 2021 – 175,656 miles
  • 2020 – 172,710 miles
  • 2019 – 168,147 miles
  • 2018 – 164,151 miles
  • 2017 – 159,874 miles
  • 2016 – 153,709 miles
  • 2014 – 139,689 miles
  • 2013 – 133,838 miles
  • 2012 – 126,849 miles
  • 2011 – 117,170 miles
  • 2010 – 111,050 miles
  • 2009 – 103,566 miles
  • 2008 – 91,961 miles
  • 2007 – 83,955 miles
  • 2006 – 73,356 miles
  • 2005 – 66,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn lift
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,178 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    186,178 miles
    Test number
    956143918075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail186,178 miles (+4,137)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,178 miles
    Test number
    496323495377
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush worn lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,041 miles (+3,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,041 miles
    Test number
    284940000069
    • 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)

  4. Pass178,623 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,623 miles
    Test number
    636348892971
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring bracket corroded

  5. Fail178,621 miles (+2,965)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,621 miles
    Test number
    560562203847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring bracket corroded

  6. Pass175,656 miles (+2,946)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,656 miles
    Test number
    947443208302
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Park brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass172,710 miles (+4,563)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,710 miles
    Test number
    817211508182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass168,147 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,147 miles
    Test number
    610180328393
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail168,128 miles (+3,977)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,128 miles
    Test number
    187497385622
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass164,151 miles (+4,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,151 miles
    Test number
    777549448814
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass159,874 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,874 miles
    Test number
    686841378791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall spliting
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass153,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,709 miles
    Test number
    159203315085
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail153,708 miles (+14,019)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    825633207938
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass139,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    139,689 miles
    Test number
    636282354379
    • NotePlay in both front top suspension mounts

  15. Fail139,688 miles (+5,850)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    988562354330
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in both front top suspension mounts

  16. Pass133,838 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,838 miles
    Test number
    507497153355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail133,688 miles (+6,839)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    696260453320
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass126,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,849 miles
    Test number
    746187342343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail126,849 miles (+9,679)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,849 miles
    Test number
    189067942345
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass117,170 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    225660751314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail117,041 miles (+5,991)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    908436741349
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass111,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    572683160329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,050 miles (+7,484)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    313463360348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass103,566 miles (+11,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    403104539432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass91,961 miles (+8,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,961 miles
    Test number
    800952938349
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low

  26. Pass83,955 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,955 miles
    Test number
    213627527346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,356 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    133685346342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,335 miles (+6,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    861256936354
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass66,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    352799125331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 OPX

Does S52 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 OPX expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 OPX?
The MOT on S52 OPX expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 OPX done?
S52 OPX was recorded at 186,178 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has S52 OPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 OPX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S52 OPX 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 OPX find?
S52 OPX passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension bush worn; nearside front upper suspension bush worn lift; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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