VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VN52PRV has 31 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 74,830 miles 9 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 17:04.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 6th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VN52PRV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202674,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Nearside And Offside Rear Shock Outer Case Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 202574,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Nearside And Offside Rear Shock Outer Case Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure And Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 20246TH DECEMBER 202573,254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened Spring Cups
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 202473,254 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded, Not Seriously Weakened Spring Cups
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20236TH DECEMBER 202471,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Arm /blade Missing
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20226TH DECEMBER 202369,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer Outer Skin
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20216TH DECEMBER 202267,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202028TH NOVEMBER 202165,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Wear And Also Splitting 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 202065,463 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front 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))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Wear And Also Splitting 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 202063,315 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 201963,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Showing White Light To The Rear Light Lens Damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 201961,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Lens Holed
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 201861,567 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Light Lens Holed
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201859,865 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 201759,865 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Mounting Flange/sealing Method Defective Cannot Open Fuel Cap Flap (7.2.4c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively 21" (8.2.2)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201628TH NOVEMBER 201757,727 MI
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 201657,720 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201526TH NOVEMBER 201655,471 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201426TH NOVEMBER 201553,159 MI
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 201453,159 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201326TH NOVEMBER 201451,019 MI
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 201351,019 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201226TH NOVEMBER 201349,058 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201126TH NOVEMBER 201246,315 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Are Starting To Separate
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201026TH NOVEMBER 201143,030 MI
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 201043,030 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brakes Discs Worn And Metal To Metal On Nearside Rear
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200926TH NOVEMBER 201037,879 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200826TH NOVEMBER 200930,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 200726TH NOVEMBER 200826,694 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200626TH NOVEMBER 200721,487 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200526TH NOVEMBER 200616,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN52PRV Passed/Failed

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

VN52PRV MOT Comments

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VN52PRV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 74,830 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,253 miles

VN52PRV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VN52PRV was manufactured on Tuesday 26th November 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 74,830 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,253 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 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN52PRV has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 64 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 3 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VN52PRV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 VN52PRV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN52PRV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 VN52PRV does have Tax. Read more

When does VN52PRV Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN52PRV will expire in 8 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 VN52PRV MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN52PRV will expire in 3 months on Sunday 6th December 2026. Read more

When did VN52PRV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN52PRV was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 17:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN52PRV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for VN52PRV 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 VN52PRV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for VN52PRV 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 VN52PRV?

VN52PRV is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VN52PRV done?

The odometer reading for VN52PRV at the last MOT in November 2025 was 74,830 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 3,253 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN52PRV?

The vehicle VN52PRV was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 26th November 2002. Read more

What colour is VN52PRV?

The official colour of VN52PRV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VN52PRV have?

VN52PRV has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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