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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LF52 BKVMOT history

LF52 BKV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LF52 BKV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,623 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BKV was last recorded at 93,623 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,624 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,999 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,623 miles
  • 2025 – 86,624 miles
  • 2024 – 82,321 miles
  • 2023 – 81,353 miles
  • 2022 – 79,786 miles
  • 2021 – 78,388 miles
  • 2020 – 77,011 miles
  • 2019 – 75,532 miles
  • 2017 – 69,014 miles
  • 2016 – 66,896 miles
  • 2015 – 62,821 miles
  • 2014 – 58,344 miles
  • 2013 – 53,126 miles
  • 2012 – 48,849 miles
  • 2011 – 44,675 miles
  • 2010 – 40,380 miles
  • 2009 – 35,508 miles
  • 2008 – 31,150 miles
  • 2007 – 26,479 miles
  • 2006 – 19,720 miles
  • 2005 – 12,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,623 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (just acceptable) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,623 miles (+6,999)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    661489779173
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (just acceptable) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass86,624 miles (+4,303)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    974125856968
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just acceptable (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass82,321 miles (+968)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    940828823677
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,353 miles (+1,567)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    920432764867
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass79,786 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    285890606024
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass78,388 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    435346822724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,011 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    429520680185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,532 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    224315538481
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail75,532 miles (+6,518)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    216951938844
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,014 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    711097357554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass66,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    831492972647
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
  12. Fail66,893 miles (+4,072)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    159999613565
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake 19%
  13. Pass62,821 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    946593602826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,344 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    715698334312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,126 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    348641033370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,849 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    398211332352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,675 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    416529111341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,380 miles (+4,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    790463020328
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre wearing
  19. Pass35,508 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,508 miles
    Test number
    833881029389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,150 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,150 miles
    Test number
    484090038372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,479 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    940755827375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,720 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,720 miles
    Test number
    103308116377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,719 miles
    Test number
    370707645366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BKV

Does LF52 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BKV is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BKV?
The MOT on LF52 BKV is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BKV done?
LF52 BKV was recorded at 93,623 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has LF52 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BKV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LF52 BKV 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 BKV find?
LF52 BKV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective hangers missing; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished, and 13 more.

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