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Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 BJJMOT history

LF52 BJJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LF52 BJJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,040 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BJJ was last recorded at 199,040 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,019 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
8,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,040 miles
  • 2025 – 190,605 miles
  • 2024 – 184,358 miles
  • 2023 – 175,230 miles
  • 2022 – 167,439 miles
  • 2021 – 160,377 miles
  • 2020 – 154,083 miles
  • 2019 – 145,758 miles
  • 2018 – 135,822 miles
  • 2017 – 125,334 miles
  • 2016 – 108,387 miles
  • 2014 – 93,781 miles
  • 2013 – 84,554 miles
  • 2012 – 75,842 miles
  • 2011 – 70,479 miles
  • 2010 – 63,182 miles
  • 2009 – 56,442 miles
  • 2008 – 46,624 miles
  • 2007 – 35,440 miles
  • 2006 – 28,623 miles
  • 2005 – 24,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • (N/S mirror glass cracked)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,040 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,040 miles
    Test number
    485180950000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail199,019 miles (+8,414)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,019 miles
    Test number
    852566674317
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass190,605 miles (+6,247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    190,605 miles
    Test number
    582007358912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass184,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,358 miles
    Test number
    529644340416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail184,358 miles (+9,128)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,358 miles
    Test number
    447186838166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass175,230 miles (+7,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,230 miles
    Test number
    666381219400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass167,439 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,439 miles
    Test number
    282221435272
    • Advisory(N/S mirror glass cracked)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail167,418 miles (+7,041)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,418 miles
    Test number
    455953413340
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (0.70 Plate limit, average reading recorded 4.39) (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Advisory(N/S mirror glass cracked)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass160,377 miles (+6,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,377 miles
    Test number
    290549078709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wihbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass154,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,083 miles
    Test number
    814109543359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail154,083 miles (+8,325)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,083 miles
    Test number
    981070116614
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass145,758 miles (+9,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    318158751085
    • AdvisoryFront Both front side lights dim but operating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass135,822 miles (+10,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    600661455403
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass125,334 miles (+16,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    168825924926
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass108,387 miles (+14,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    301158781055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,781 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    956404374235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,554 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    367672263433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail84,554 miles (+8,712)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    605462663202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass75,842 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    555804852286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail70,479 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    328728651475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside inner steering arm
    • NoteSmall split in nearside outer CV gaiter and slightly damp
  21. Pass70,479 miles (+7,297)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    529678051243
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside inner steering arm
    • NoteSmall split in nearside outer CV gaiter and slightly damp
  22. Pass63,182 miles (+6,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    802113360262
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen
  23. Pass56,442 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    452277059289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,624 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    521016768255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass35,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    542733957212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,435 miles (+6,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,435 miles
    Test number
    702033757211
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  27. Pass28,623 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    430134856211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,765 miles
    Test number
    763874745285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BJJ

Does LF52 BJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BJJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BJJ?
The MOT on LF52 BJJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BJJ done?
LF52 BJJ was recorded at 199,040 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,259 miles a year.
Has LF52 BJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BJJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 BJJ 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 LF52 BJJ find?
LF52 BJJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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