VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WG52GNU has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,675 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 14:11.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 29th May 2027.

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

WG52GNU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH MAY 2027166,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH MAY 202529TH MAY 2026165,948 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 202429TH MAY 2025165,120 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH MAY 202329TH MAY 2024164,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20226TH SEPTEMBER 2023162,664 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Discs On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202112TH AUGUST 2022161,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202012TH AUGUST 2021157,889 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED30TH JULY 2020157,889 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And On 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20186TH DECEMBER 2019151,918 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2018151,902 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened Corroded/fractured At Bush Mounting,previously Repaied. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% Wheel Is Binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Previous Repair To Cat (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20171ST DECEMBER 2018147,668 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2017147,668 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded At Axle (2.4.a.3)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20161ST DECEMBER 2017143,968 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2016143,968 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20151ST DECEMBER 2016139,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Small Blow At Cat (7.1.2)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 20141ST DECEMBER 2015132,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20131ST DECEMBER 2014122,953 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20121ST DECEMBER 2013114,855 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20111ST DECEMBER 2012108,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r And O/s/r Tyres Have Screws In The Tread.o/s/f Is On The Outer Edge.
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20101ST DECEMBER 2011100,520 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20091ST DECEMBER 201091,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s Full Beam Buld Not Fitted Correctly.
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20081ST DECEMBER 200977,431 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 200713TH JANUARY 200968,265 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 200613TH JANUARY 200857,097 MI
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 200513TH JANUARY 200748,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG52GNU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

WG52GNU MOT Comments

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WG52GNU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,675 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,247 miles

WG52GNU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WG52GNU was manufactured on Monday 13th January 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 166,675 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,247 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG52GNU has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 50 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 5 Major, 4 Dangerous and 3 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 WG52GNU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 WG52GNU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG52GNU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 WG52GNU does have Tax. Read more

When does WG52GNU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG52GNU 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 WG52GNU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG52GNU will expire in 12 months on Saturday 29th May 2027. Read more

When did WG52GNU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG52GNU was on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 14:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG52GNU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for WG52GNU 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 WG52GNU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for WG52GNU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG52GNU?

WG52GNU is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WG52GNU done?

The odometer reading for WG52GNU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 166,675 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 7,247 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG52GNU?

The vehicle WG52GNU was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 13th January 2003. Read more

What colour is WG52GNU?

The official colour of WG52GNU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does WG52GNU have?

WG52GNU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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