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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS52UHO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,383 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,108 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible sized (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to pad missing (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,785 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing slightly corried
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,330 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front wing corried
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,364 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks from engine area
- Nearside Front wing corried
23 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks from engine area
- Nearside Front wing corried
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,609 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,430 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,270 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner 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)
- Central 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))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,748 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,055 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,088 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,718 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 7 Jun 20269 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,282 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,282 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,936 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,950 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,440 MI
7 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,440 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 7 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,765 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 7 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,894 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 7 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 61,117 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 53,970 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2006 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS52UHO was registered on 2002-12-04
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