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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 BJXMOT history

LF52 BJX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

LF52 BJX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
126,981 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BJX was last recorded at 126,981 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,879 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
5,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,981 miles
  • 2021 – 123,184 miles
  • 2020 – 121,987 miles
  • 2019 – 114,609 miles
  • 2018 – 107,994 miles
  • 2017 – 104,258 miles
  • 2016 – 99,512 miles
  • 2015 – 93,627 miles
  • 2014 – 88,128 miles
  • 2013 – 83,016 miles
  • 2012 – 75,667 miles
  • 2011 – 67,710 miles
  • 2010 – 60,060 miles
  • 2009 – 50,947 miles
  • 2006 – 39,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,981 miles
    Test number
    400112997580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail126,981 miles (+102)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,981 miles
    Test number
    791499889208
    • MajorFront Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail126,879 miles (+3,695)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,879 miles
    Test number
    424204454133
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,184 miles
    Test number
    417771302420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail123,184 miles (+1,197)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,184 miles
    Test number
    158308343863
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass121,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    621924699282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,987 miles (+6,215)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    907575710353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,772 miles (+1,163)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    308497349706
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear linkage worn

  9. Pass114,609 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    298976666520
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,609 miles (+6,615)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    422127237259
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    319536162583
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre deteriorated -175\80 R14

  12. Fail107,994 miles (+3,736)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    408650067361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre deteriorated -175\80 R14

  13. Pass104,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    273749179232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges

  14. Fail104,258 miles (+4,746)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    652654740474
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass99,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    316622428161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail99,512 miles (+5,885)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    681067797436
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,627 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,627 miles
    Test number
    917023935083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,128 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    145939124073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes have an imbalance it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  19. Fail88,128 miles (+5,112)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    186829724489
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes have an imbalance it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • NoteNS wiper blade smearing

  20. Pass83,016 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    229468523094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,667 miles (+7,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    889538432013
    • 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)

  22. Pass67,710 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    476560541064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass60,060 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    542327640065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,947 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    781980539017
    • NoteBrake fluid reservoir cap missing
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  25. Fail50,947 miles (+10,971)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    722380539034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBrake fluid reservoir cap missing
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  26. Pass39,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    493733536203
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 BJX

Does LF52 BJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BJX expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BJX?
The MOT on LF52 BJX expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BJX done?
LF52 BJX was recorded at 126,981 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 5,332 miles a year.
Has LF52 BJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BJX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 BJX 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 BJX find?
LF52 BJX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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