VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VN52VKL has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know VN52VKL may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for VN52VKL in seconds…
The MOT for this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF expires in 11 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 144,928 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 21:20.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

VN52VKL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH APRIL 2027144,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST APRIL 2026144,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202519TH MARCH 2026144,253 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Around Joints (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak Radiator Area
FAILED11TH MARCH 2025144,195 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Around Joints (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak Radiator Area
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MARCH 20248TH MARCH 2025141,492 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 20235TH MARCH 2024139,669 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 2023139,669 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202222ND FEBRUARY 2023135,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 2022135,967 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside 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))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202122ND FEBRUARY 2022128,977 MI
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202022ND FEBRUARY 2021123,951 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201922ND FEBRUARY 2020123,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201822ND FEBRUARY 2019120,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201722ND FEBRUARY 2018112,509 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201622ND FEBRUARY 2017108,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged Outer Bead (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' Crack On Right Side Of Screen But Not Affecting Drivers View (8.3.1d)
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2016108,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Center Clamp Rusted Away (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Mount Broken /rusted Off (7.1.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Check Engine Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged Outer Bead (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' Crack On Right Side Of Screen But Not Affecting Drivers View (8.3.1d)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201522ND FEBRUARY 2016104,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Check Engine Light On
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201417TH FEBRUARY 201599,887 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20124TH SEPTEMBER 201391,338 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201121ST NOVEMBER 201285,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201021ST NOVEMBER 201177,655 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Crack In Corner Of Wind Screen,
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 201077,655 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Crack In Corner Of Wind Screen,
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 200965,836 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) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200921ST NOVEMBER 201065,836 MI
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 200855,120 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 200821ST NOVEMBER 200955,120 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 200744,532 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On.
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200721ST NOVEMBER 200844,532 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On.
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 200621ST NOVEMBER 200733,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN52VKL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

VN52VKL MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

VN52VKL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 144,928 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,039 miles

VN52VKL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VN52VKL was manufactured on Friday 29th November 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 144,928 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,039 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN52VKL has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does VN52VKL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 VN52VKL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN52VKL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 VN52VKL does have Tax. Read more

When does VN52VKL Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN52VKL will expire in 2 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 VN52VKL MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN52VKL will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027. Read more

When did VN52VKL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN52VKL was on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 21:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN52VKL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for VN52VKL 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 VN52VKL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for VN52VKL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN52VKL?

VN52VKL is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VN52VKL done?

The odometer reading for VN52VKL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 144,928 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 6,039 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN52VKL?

The vehicle VN52VKL was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th November 2002. Read more

What colour is VN52VKL?

The official colour of VN52VKL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VN52VKL have?

VN52VKL has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

VN52VKL MOT Check