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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,792 cc

LC52 GRFMOT history

LC52 GRF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

LC52 GRF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
186,014 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 GRF was last recorded at 186,014 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,013 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,014 miles
  • 2021 – 176,915 miles
  • 2020 – 172,627 miles
  • 2019 – 167,084 miles
  • 2018 – 161,613 miles
  • 2017 – 154,367 miles
  • 2016 – 145,524 miles
  • 2015 – 142,332 miles
  • 2014 – 136,963 miles
  • 2013 – 127,898 miles
  • 2012 – 124,084 miles
  • 2011 – 120,412 miles
  • 2010 – 113,150 miles
  • 2009 – 95,319 miles
  • 2008 – 78,891 miles
  • 2007 – 63,799 miles
  • 2006 – 47,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,014 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Water leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,014 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,014 miles
    Test number
    855829916773
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,013 miles (+9,098)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,013 miles
    Test number
    663668050453
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,915 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,915 miles
    Test number
    798361107345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  4. Fail176,914 miles (+4,287)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,914 miles
    Test number
    101192799320
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  5. Pass172,627 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,627 miles
    Test number
    582810419088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,084 miles
    Test number
    735147235690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,084 miles (+5,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,084 miles
    Test number
    234429999045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass161,613 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,613 miles
    Test number
    401495216556
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail161,612 miles (+7,245)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,612 miles
    Test number
    186617527221
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass154,367 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,367 miles
    Test number
    209614679574
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slightly cut
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting close to limit

  11. Fail154,367 miles (+8,843)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,367 miles
    Test number
    127311619689
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slightly cut
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting close to limit

  12. Pass145,524 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,524 miles
    Test number
    917610636290
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass142,332 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,332 miles
    Test number
    731957501525
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass cracked/broken

  14. Fail142,320 miles (+5,357)3 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,320 miles
    Test number
    767206195544
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked

  15. Pass136,963 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,963 miles
    Test number
    539587114375
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail136,962 miles (+9,064)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    848257814322
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass127,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,898 miles
    Test number
    635041313307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,898 miles (+3,814)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,898 miles
    Test number
    817391813353
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass124,084 miles (+3,672)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,084 miles
    Test number
    626333412372
    • NoteOffside front discs worn on inner face
    • NoteSmall screen damage

  20. Pass120,412 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    859220321325
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  21. Fail120,410 miles (+7,260)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    648770221304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  22. Pass113,150 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    272975390282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber covers are deteriorated

  23. Fail113,150 miles (+17,831)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    433555490259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber covers are deteriorated

  24. Fail95,319 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    190439999232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChip in Windscreen outside of Swept Area.
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass95,319 miles (+16,428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    523339999251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChip in Windscreen outside of Swept Area.
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass78,891 miles (+48)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    481225418447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on inside edges
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low
    • NoteNearside dip light is dimmer than the offside

  27. Fail78,843 miles (+15,044)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    112660518338
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on inside edges
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low
    • NoteNearside dip light is dimmer than the offside

  28. Pass63,799 miles (+16,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    620750017390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    963590606305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 GRF

Does LC52 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 GRF expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 GRF?
The MOT on LC52 GRF expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 GRF done?
LC52 GRF was recorded at 186,014 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 8,655 miles a year.
Has LC52 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 GRF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 GRF 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 GRF find?
LC52 GRF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cracked; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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