VOLKSWAGEN GOLF KU52VHD has 31 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 293,666 miles 6 months ago on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 11:25.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 20th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

KU52VHD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MAY 2027293,666 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MAY 202520TH MAY 2026279,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202313TH NOVEMBER 2024270,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2023270,819 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202212TH NOVEMBER 2023260,665 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202112TH NOVEMBER 2022247,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Dusting Of Oil Around Both Bottom Of Gearbox And Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Wings Corroding Around Wheel Arches
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Ferrules Corroding Slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2021247,826 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Dusting Of Oil Around Both Bottom Of Gearbox And Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Wings Corroding Around Wheel Arches
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Ferrules Corroding Slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202012TH NOVEMBER 2021236,068 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2020236,058 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201930TH OCTOBER 2020232,206 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2019232,206 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Window Reg In/op
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201824TH OCTOBER 2019228,206 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Passenger Side Washer Not Working
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201724TH OCTOBER 2018221,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2017221,397 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201619TH OCTOBER 2017211,589 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2016211,589 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201519TH OCTOBER 2016199,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2015199,527 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201423RD SEPTEMBER 2015184,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Front Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.1.2c)
  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 - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tre Inner And Outer Edges Worn
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2014184,558 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Front Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.1.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tre Inner And Outer Edges Worn
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201320TH SEPTEMBER 2014175,751 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201220TH SEPTEMBER 2013167,677 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2012167,677 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201120TH SEPTEMBER 2012158,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2011158,141 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 2011147,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs Worn
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200920TH SEPTEMBER 2010135,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Misfire
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200820TH SEPTEMBER 2009122,208 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2008122,208 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Steering Arm Has Relative Movement At Its Fixings (2.2.b.1h)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200720TH SEPTEMBER 200899,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 200619TH SEPTEMBER 200773,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KU52VHD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

KU52VHD MOT Comments

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KU52VHD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 293,666 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,236 miles

KU52VHD FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration KU52VHD was manufactured on Sunday 1st September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 293,666 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,236 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 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KU52VHD has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 67 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 15 Major, 1 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 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does KU52VHD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 29th October 2026 KU52VHD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KU52VHD Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 29th October 2026 KU52VHD does have Tax. Read more

When does KU52VHD Tax expire?

The current Tax for KU52VHD will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 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 KU52VHD MOT expire?

The current MOT for KU52VHD will expire in 7 months on Thursday 20th May 2027. Read more

When did KU52VHD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KU52VHD was on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 11:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KU52VHD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for KU52VHD 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 KU52VHD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for KU52VHD we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KU52VHD?

KU52VHD is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has KU52VHD done?

The odometer reading for KU52VHD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 293,666 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 12,236 miles per year. Read more

How old is KU52VHD?

The vehicle KU52VHD was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st September 2002. Read more

What colour is KU52VHD?

The official colour of KU52VHD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KU52VHD have?

KU52VHD has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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