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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X52 HLMMOT history

X52 HLM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

X52 HLM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
61,520 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 HLM was last recorded at 61,520 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2008: 12,059 miles, lower than 21,929 miles on 9 Aug 2007.

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
61,329 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,520 miles
  • 2023 – 61,329 miles
  • 2022 – 59,497 miles
  • 2021 – 57,483 miles
  • 2020 – 55,275 miles
  • 2019 – 53,859 miles
  • 2018 – 51,989 miles
  • 2017 – 49,044 miles
  • 2016 – 45,890 miles
  • 2015 – 44,264 miles
  • 2014 – 40,229 miles
  • 2013 – 38,054 miles
  • 2012 – 35,930 miles
  • 2011 – 33,051 miles
  • 2010 – 30,332 miles
  • 2009 – 27,267 miles
  • 2008 – 12,059 miles
  • 2007 – 21,929 miles
  • 2006 – 19,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyres Uneven Wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear subframe bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,520 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    295818051184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass61,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    141697400338
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail61,327 miles (+1,830)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,327 miles
    Test number
    906726391359
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass59,497 miles (+2,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    491622565150
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass57,483 miles (+2,208)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    939830732437
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,275 miles (+1,416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    280388487415
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,859 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    730023407996
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Uneven Wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,858 miles (+1,869)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    303396213206
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Uneven Wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,989 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    928479755723
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,044 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    278441063465
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail49,042 miles (+3,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,042 miles
    Test number
    972412357938
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Extra movement (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass45,890 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    556777454279
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes have slight play

  13. Fail45,889 miles (+1,625)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    432072432898
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes have slight play

  14. Pass44,264 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    381009440355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/ SIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

  15. Pass40,229 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,229 miles
    Test number
    629811934294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,054 miles (+2,124)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    378371723467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

  17. Pass35,930 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    179776812211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside steering tie rod inner joint slight free play.

  18. Fail35,930 miles (+2,879)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    315006512254
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside steering tie rod inner joint slight free play.

  19. Pass33,051 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    508108821205
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/S Inner c.v. gaiter leaking.

  20. Fail33,051 miles (+2,719)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    606278921221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/S Inner c.v. gaiter leaking.

  21. Fail30,332 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    152645920280
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass30,332 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    803125920213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass27,267 miles (+15,208)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,267 miles
    Test number
    314029319297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,059 miles (-9,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,059 miles
    Test number
    354398128298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,929 miles (+2,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,929 miles
    Test number
    292031927216
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass19,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    772868826206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 HLM

Does X52 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 HLM expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 HLM?
The MOT on X52 HLM expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 HLM done?
X52 HLM was recorded at 61,520 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has X52 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 HLM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X52 HLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X52 HLM find?
X52 HLM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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