VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GY52BWW has 28 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,544 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:38.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

GY52BWW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202776,544 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Subframe And Suspension Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Ns X2 (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 202675,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Mains At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 202573,959 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Mains At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202472,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 202372,663 MI
 
  1. PRS - Side Repeater Not Working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 202371,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 202271,488 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20208TH SEPTEMBER 202171,201 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wishbones Rusted
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20198TH SEPTEMBER 202070,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 201970,643 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure Silencer Not On Mounts (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH MARCH 20181ST APRIL 201965,098 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 Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED30TH MARCH 20171ST APRIL 201863,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Perished/split
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (ns & Os) (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED30TH MARCH 201763,297 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Perished/split
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (ns & Os) (3.5.1i)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  11. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH MARCH 20161ST APRIL 201761,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing/cracking
FAILED17TH MARCH 201661,407 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing/cracking
PASSED12TH MARCH 20151ST APRIL 201659,466 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 20141ST APRIL 201556,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED14TH MARCH 20131ST APRIL 201452,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED14TH MARCH 201352,421 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH MARCH 20121ST APRIL 201348,656 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 20111ST APRIL 201244,454 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED23RD MARCH 20101ST APRIL 201139,280 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 20091ST APRIL 201034,165 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 20081ST APRIL 200929,671 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 200829,656 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED13TH MARCH 200722ND MARCH 200824,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
PASSED23RD MARCH 200622ND MARCH 200719,945 MI
FAILED23RD MARCH 200619,945 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Misaligned (4.1.d.1e)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GY52BWW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

GY52BWW MOT Comments

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GY52BWW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,544 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,189 miles

GY52BWW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GY52BWW was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,544 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,189 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GY52BWW has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 92 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does GY52BWW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 GY52BWW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GY52BWW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 GY52BWW does have Tax. Read more

When does GY52BWW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GY52BWW will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 GY52BWW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GY52BWW will expire in 10 months on Monday 15th February 2027. Read more

When did GY52BWW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GY52BWW was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GY52BWW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GY52BWW we can see 20 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 GY52BWW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GY52BWW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GY52BWW?

GY52BWW is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GY52BWW done?

The odometer reading for GY52BWW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 76,544 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 3,189 miles per year. Read more

How old is GY52BWW?

The vehicle GY52BWW was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st December 2002. Read more

What colour is GY52BWW?

The official colour of GY52BWW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GY52BWW have?

GY52BWW has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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