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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 BJZMOT history

LF52 BJZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

LF52 BJZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
202,712 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BJZ was last recorded at 202,712 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2008: 43,876 miles, lower than 78,757 miles on 2 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,708 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,712 miles
  • 2023 – 199,578 miles
  • 2022 – 196,215 miles
  • 2021 – 193,635 miles
  • 2020 – 191,329 miles
  • 2019 – 186,686 miles
  • 2018 – 182,153 miles
  • 2017 – 176,181 miles
  • 2016 – 168,054 miles
  • 2015 – 161,228 miles
  • 2014 – 150,157 miles
  • 2013 – 138,975 miles
  • 2012 – 129,632 miles
  • 2011 – 116,547 miles
  • 2010 – 101,203 miles
  • 2009 – 90,550 miles
  • 2008 – 43,876 miles
  • 2007 – 63,691 miles
  • 2006 – 50,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,712 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,712 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,712 miles
    Test number
    438785501016
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,708 miles (+3,130)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,708 miles
    Test number
    566916981317
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / hose combo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,578 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    199,578 miles
    Test number
    667823974994
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail199,576 miles (+3,361)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,576 miles
    Test number
    197769960086
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass196,215 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    196,215 miles
    Test number
    659549256700
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail196,209 miles (+159)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,209 miles
    Test number
    941380301285
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail196,050 miles (+2,415)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,050 miles
    Test number
    975730103593
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass193,635 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,635 miles
    Test number
    187002048046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,329 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    191,329 miles
    Test number
    891345294852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,686 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    186,686 miles
    Test number
    300126899116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass182,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    182,153 miles
    Test number
    764449481418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail182,153 miles (+5,972)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,153 miles
    Test number
    210756868870
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass176,181 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,181 miles
    Test number
    243565943766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    168,054 miles
    Test number
    332075664925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail168,054 miles (+6,826)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,054 miles
    Test number
    271929250366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass161,228 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,228 miles
    Test number
    957776765184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,157 miles (+11,182)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,157 miles
    Test number
    397089524184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,975 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    138,975 miles
    Test number
    137420233100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,969 miles (+9,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,969 miles
    Test number
    817632523184
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass129,632 miles (+13,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,632 miles
    Test number
    209854342184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    325003951143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,547 miles (+15,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    508252251114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass101,203 miles (+10,653)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    223457130119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,550 miles (+46,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    654159639183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,876 miles (-34,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    130055898078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,757 miles (+15,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    330043098013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    304687347024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,691 miles (+13,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    794427147007
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  29. Pass50,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    111519656072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BJZ

Does LF52 BJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BJZ expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BJZ?
The MOT on LF52 BJZ expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BJZ done?
LF52 BJZ was recorded at 202,712 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 8,392 miles a year.
Has LF52 BJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BJZ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 BJZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 BJZ find?
LF52 BJZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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