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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC52 BNLMOT history

LC52 BNL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LC52 BNL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,232 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 BNL was last recorded at 154,232 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,616 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
5,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,232 miles
  • 2025 – 152,616 miles
  • 2024 – 151,167 miles
  • 2023 – 149,767 miles
  • 2022 – 148,760 miles
  • 2021 – 147,138 miles
  • 2020 – 145,833 miles
  • 2019 – 143,498 miles
  • 2018 – 140,297 miles
  • 2017 – 136,006 miles
  • 2016 – 132,064 miles
  • 2015 – 126,910 miles
  • 2014 – 120,495 miles
  • 2013 – 114,013 miles
  • 2012 – 108,557 miles
  • 2011 – 100,838 miles
  • 2010 – 92,626 miles
  • 2009 – 81,169 miles
  • 2008 – 67,203 miles
  • 2007 – 54,091 miles
  • 2006 – 39,933 miles
  • 2005 – 32,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,232 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,232 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,232 miles
    Test number
    538839785684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass152,616 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    477725675312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass151,167 miles (+1,400)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    591984663755
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,767 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,767 miles
    Test number
    726569833267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,760 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,760 miles
    Test number
    200767738309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,138 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    975727497845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,833 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,833 miles
    Test number
    159028499650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,498 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    680135523652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,297 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,297 miles
    Test number
    586655387566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    877856096765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,006 miles (+3,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    456207444901
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass132,064 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,064 miles
    Test number
    225864103120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,910 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,910 miles
    Test number
    246566605497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,495 miles (+6,482)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    338116774273
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass114,013 miles (+5,456)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,013 miles
    Test number
    136631283283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass108,557 miles (+7,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    478252782265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass100,838 miles (+8,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    635555881264
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass92,626 miles (+11,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    562061590284
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass81,169 miles (+13,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    533304299280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass67,203 miles (+13,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    130057688277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass54,091 miles (+14,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    713828487240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass39,933 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    181666876250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    972284895213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 BNL

Does LC52 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 BNL is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 BNL?
The MOT on LC52 BNL is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 BNL done?
LC52 BNL was recorded at 154,232 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,824 miles a year.
Has LC52 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 BNL has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LC52 BNL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 BNL find?
LC52 BNL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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