VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL52MXN has 31 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 384,637 miles 4 months ago on Monday 16th February 2026 at 08:32.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027.

GL52MXN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 2027384,637 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202517TH FEBRUARY 2026381,990 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20248TH FEBRUARY 2025363,413 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 20238TH FEBRUARY 2024350,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 20228TH FEBRUARY 2023334,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2022334,273 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 20218TH FEBRUARY 2022312,857 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 20208TH FEBRUARY 2021289,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 2020289,583 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 20198TH FEBRUARY 2020262,875 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20188TH FEBRUARY 2019239,302 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2018239,301 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201728TH JANUARY 2018214,484 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2017214,434 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Braking System Leaking Caliper (3.6.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  5. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201628TH JANUARY 2017194,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Views
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All Four Side (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Edge Worn
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2016194,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both Side (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Views
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All Four Side (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Edge Worn
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201428TH NOVEMBER 2015173,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201328TH NOVEMBER 2014160,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 2012154,453 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201228TH NOVEMBER 2013154,453 MI
PASSED5TH MAY 201219TH MAY 2013149,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED20TH MAY 201119TH MAY 2012139,800 MI
FAILED17TH MAY 2010127,237 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED17TH MAY 201016TH MAY 2011127,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED13TH MAY 2009115,658 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED13TH MAY 200915TH MAY 2010115,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED16TH MAY 200815TH MAY 2009105,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Warning Light On
PASSED5TH JANUARY 200726TH JANUARY 200889,817 MI
FAILED5TH JANUARY 200789,817 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH JANUARY 200680,331 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200626TH JANUARY 200780,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL52MXN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

GL52MXN MOT Comments

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GL52MXN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 384,637 miles | Average yearly mileage: 16,027 miles

GL52MXN FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GL52MXN was manufactured on Friday 20th December 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 384,637 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 16,027 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL52MXN has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 39 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does GL52MXN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 GL52MXN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL52MXN Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 GL52MXN does have Tax. Read more

When does GL52MXN Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL52MXN will expire in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL52MXN MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL52MXN will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027. Read more

When did GL52MXN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL52MXN was on Monday 16th February 2026 at 08:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL52MXN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GL52MXN we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL52MXN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GL52MXN we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL52MXN?

GL52MXN is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GL52MXN done?

The odometer reading for GL52MXN at the last MOT in February 2026 was 384,637 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 16,027 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL52MXN?

The vehicle GL52MXN was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 20th December 2002. Read more

What colour is GL52MXN?

The official colour of GL52MXN is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GL52MXN have?

GL52MXN has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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