Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S52 XYAMOT history

S52 XYA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 268,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

S52 XYA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
268,616 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,083 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S52 XYA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S52 XYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 XYA was last recorded at 268,616 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 112,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2014: 119,225 miles, lower than 119,693 miles on 21 Jul 2014.
  • 26 Jun 2025: 156,259 miles, lower than 263,069 miles on 14 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,259 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
112,357 miles
Average per year
10,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,616 miles
  • 2025 – 156,259 miles
  • 2024 – 263,069 miles
  • 2023 – 255,142 miles
  • 2022 – 245,985 miles
  • 2021 – 231,699 miles
  • 2019 – 211,648 miles
  • 2018 – 191,712 miles
  • 2017 – 170,323 miles
  • 2016 – 149,752 miles
  • 2015 – 132,015 miles
  • 2014 – 119,225 miles
  • 2013 – 112,803 miles
  • 2012 – 106,786 miles
  • 2011 – 101,885 miles
  • 2010 – 96,351 miles
  • 2009 – 89,043 miles
  • 2008 – 81,883 miles
  • 2007 – 74,978 miles
  • 2006 – 67,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,616 miles (+112,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    268,616 miles
    Test number
    770194469243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,259 miles (-106,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,259 miles
    Test number
    476925331279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass263,069 miles (+7,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    263,069 miles
    Test number
    635097172512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass255,142 miles (+9,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    255,142 miles
    Test number
    909743315782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass245,985 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    245,985 miles
    Test number
    147007945803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail245,972 miles (+14,273)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,972 miles
    Test number
    726240258888
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass231,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    231,699 miles
    Test number
    425985630381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail231,699 miles (+20,051)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,699 miles
    Test number
    483021960638
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass211,648 miles (+334)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    211,648 miles
    Test number
    690215932067
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail211,314 miles (+19,602)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,314 miles
    Test number
    226695214186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass191,712 miles (+474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    191,712 miles
    Test number
    324686525605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail191,238 miles (+20,915)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,238 miles
    Test number
    848046153634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass170,323 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,323 miles
    Test number
    578560118643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail170,220 miles (+20,468)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,220 miles
    Test number
    717068819434
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass149,752 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,752 miles
    Test number
    566104550185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail149,733 miles (+17,718)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    501880006006
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass132,015 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,015 miles
    Test number
    278029605209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail132,015 miles (+12,790)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,015 miles
    Test number
    357839105216
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,225 miles (-468)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    867990514207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyers perished

  20. Fail119,693 miles (+6,890)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,693 miles
    Test number
    599512504259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyers perished

  21. Pass112,803 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    566020803208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail112,803 miles (+6,017)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    898133293114
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass106,786 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    616461092104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,885 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    845370081149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,351 miles (+7,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,351 miles
    Test number
    281801180146
    • 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. Pass89,043 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,043 miles
    Test number
    263485199128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,883 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    690442798199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,978 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    912438597112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    204682196116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 XYA

Does S52 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 XYA is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 XYA?
The MOT on S52 XYA is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 XYA done?
S52 XYA was recorded at 268,616 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 10,083 miles a year.
Has S52 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 XYA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S52 XYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S52 XYA find?
S52 XYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S52 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.