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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

V52 DVGMOT history

V52 DVG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

V52 DVG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
94,454 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 DVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V52 DVG was last recorded at 94,454 miles on 17 May 2024, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,688 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,454 miles
  • 2022 – 93,688 miles
  • 2021 – 90,588 miles
  • 2020 – 88,031 miles
  • 2019 – 85,661 miles
  • 2018 – 82,999 miles
  • 2017 – 80,728 miles
  • 2016 – 78,684 miles
  • 2015 – 75,953 miles
  • 2014 – 73,200 miles
  • 2013 – 69,583 miles
  • 2012 – 66,932 miles
  • 2011 – 63,807 miles
  • 2010 – 60,528 miles
  • 2009 – 57,162 miles
  • 2008 – 53,291 miles
  • 2007 – 49,156 miles
  • 2006 – 45,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,454 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper becoming seized (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,454 miles (+766)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    378318590037
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper becoming seized (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,688 miles (+3,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    478126662811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,588 miles (+2,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    706725495672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,031 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    606353885653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,954 miles (+2,293)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    132649739578
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    202253680626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail85,661 miles (+2,662)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    158184354698
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass82,999 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    696345540088
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,728 miles (+2,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    389911123836
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass78,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    563332572149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,684 miles (+2,731)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    102492580850
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,953 miles (+2,753)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    634866415733
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish. tread area 175/80r14 88h
    • AdvisoryChild seat belt not checked
    • AdvisoryOil leck

  13. Pass73,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    439589534387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,200 miles (+3,617)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    929739834334
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,583 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    965209633333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail69,583 miles (+2,651)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    659639833350
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass66,932 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    446239132352
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass63,807 miles (+3,279)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    508339131368
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight binding

  19. Pass60,528 miles (+3,366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    304577630371
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass57,162 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    204274639366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    434262338375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,291 miles (+4,135)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    962432438382
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass49,156 miles (+3,483)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    401944737391
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  24. Pass45,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    971045936343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 DVG

Does V52 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V52 DVG expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V52 DVG?
The MOT on V52 DVG expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V52 DVG done?
V52 DVG was recorded at 94,454 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has V52 DVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 DVG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V52 DVG 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 V52 DVG find?
V52 DVG failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: offside rear suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded and holed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper becoming seized, and 2 more.

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