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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X52 FGTMOT history

X52 FGT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

X52 FGT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,351 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 FGT was last recorded at 104,351 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,904 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,447 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,351 miles
  • 2025 – 102,904 miles
  • 2024 – 101,121 miles
  • 2023 – 97,778 miles
  • 2022 – 94,815 miles
  • 2021 – 91,072 miles
  • 2020 – 88,852 miles
  • 2019 – 87,396 miles
  • 2018 – 85,826 miles
  • 2017 – 85,249 miles
  • 2016 – 84,251 miles
  • 2015 – 82,522 miles
  • 2014 – 79,512 miles
  • 2013 – 75,951 miles
  • 2012 – 73,312 miles
  • 2011 – 70,108 miles
  • 2010 – 66,822 miles
  • 2009 – 63,474 miles
  • 2008 – 58,561 miles
  • 2007 – 51,814 miles
  • 2006 – 46,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,351 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,351 miles (+1,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,351 miles
    Test number
    341443372364
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass102,904 miles (+1,783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    457385082055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass101,121 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    223870616872
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail101,121 miles (+3,343)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    602412220548
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass97,778 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    333939294142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail97,778 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    139036473750
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass94,815 miles (+3,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    946872741695
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    235529538897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,072 miles (+2,220)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    831286102838
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,852 miles (+1,456)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    465229568759
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,396 miles (+1,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    596501081524
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass85,826 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    584478644028
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail85,826 miles (+577)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    709488127387
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass85,249 miles (+998)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    491149917917
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on side wall no corf showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass84,251 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    106704582700
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass82,522 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    885035526314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,512 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    875101344298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,951 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    889035943221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,312 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    628186432280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,108 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    239489221282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,822 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    533659210275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    200911339259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,474 miles (+4,913)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    323289929241
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  24. Pass58,561 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    104795738244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,814 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    591901047200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    262401846230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,523 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    394561046428
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about X52 FGT

Does X52 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 FGT is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X52 FGT?
The MOT on X52 FGT is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X52 FGT done?
X52 FGT was recorded at 104,351 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has X52 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 FGT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X52 FGT 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 X52 FGT find?
X52 FGT passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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