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LS52UGC
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LS52UGC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,383 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,424 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 162,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,157 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,005 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/80/14) (5.2.3 (e))
- offside front top mount has slight play
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/80/14) (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside front top mount has slight play
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/80/14) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/80/14) (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,249 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,130 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,130 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,037 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end and or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end and or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,523 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- track rod end gaitors split
- wipers not clearing very well
- play in steering arms
28 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- play in steering arms
- wipers not clearing very well
- track rod end gaitors split
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,043 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front lower balljoint bolts incorrectly fitted
- slight play in steering arms
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in steering arms
- front lower balljoint bolts incorrectly fitted
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,447 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak evident
- slight play in o/s steering arm
- front discs corroded
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f lower arm rear bush weak
- slight play in o/s steering arm
- oil leak evident
- front discs corroded
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,892 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 7 Jun 202611 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,879 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202611 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
14 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,228 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,869 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2011 7 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,393 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,433 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,789 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2008 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,430 MI
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LS52UGC was registered on 2002-11-18
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