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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S52 XALMOT history

S52 XAL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S52 XAL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,381 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 XAL was last recorded at 137,381 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,804 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,577 miles
Average per year
3,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,381 miles
  • 2024 – 135,804 miles
  • 2023 – 133,747 miles
  • 2022 – 131,261 miles
  • 2021 – 127,338 miles
  • 2020 – 125,696 miles
  • 2019 – 123,721 miles
  • 2017 – 120,552 miles
  • 2016 – 120,090 miles
  • 2015 – 114,103 miles
  • 2014 – 109,630 miles
  • 2013 – 105,870 miles
  • 2011 – 101,715 miles
  • 2010 – 95,015 miles
  • 2009 – 86,176 miles
  • 2007 – 78,685 miles
  • 2006 – 67,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,381 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,381 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,381 miles
    Test number
    714926250884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass135,804 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,804 miles
    Test number
    368765150403
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,804 miles (+2,057)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,804 miles
    Test number
    452200639676
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,747 miles (+2,486)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    320139968296
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,261 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    985218091025
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,338 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,338 miles
    Test number
    682778179078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass125,696 miles (+1,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,696 miles
    Test number
    217517665639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass123,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    863053877605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,721 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    827910491267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass121,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,405 miles
    Test number
    319665293161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail121,405 miles (+853)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,405 miles
    Test number
    255709292368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass120,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    418261725899
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail120,552 miles (+462)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    141994355452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass120,090 miles (+1,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    839728944149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass118,406 miles (+4,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    854744953076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,103 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    998406305079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear inner edges of front tyres

  17. Fail114,094 miles (+4,464)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    905706805088
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear inner edges of front tyres

  18. Pass109,630 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    277293304014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass105,870 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    169677803087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,715 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,715 miles
    Test number
    829907041305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass95,051 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,051 miles
    Test number
    219024501031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,015 miles (+5,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    641554360341
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass89,423 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    691585400099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,176 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,176 miles
    Test number
    110485809031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,685 miles (+11,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    372045657319
    • 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)

  26. Pass67,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    382813556351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 XAL

Does S52 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 XAL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S52 XAL?
The MOT on S52 XAL is valid until 9 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 XAL done?
S52 XAL was recorded at 137,381 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,685 miles a year.
Has S52 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 XAL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S52 XAL 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 XAL find?
S52 XAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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