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LS52FAO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS52FAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 153,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed boost leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,129 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,165 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,868 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,522 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,936 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,752 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- boost hose popping out
- oil level sensor plug broken
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- boost hose popping out
- oil level sensor plug broken
6 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,571 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,472 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear brake discs slightly corroded
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear brake discs slightly corroded
- oil leak
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,766 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake discs slightly pitted
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- both rear brake discs slightly pitted
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,095 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,141 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,421 MI
6 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,421 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,932 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,144 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,236 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,695 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,931 MI
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LS52FAO was registered on 2002-10-25
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