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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF52 EYBMOT history

LF52 EYB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LF52 EYB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,182 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 EYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 EYB was last recorded at 101,182 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2014: 24,734 miles, lower than 24,781 miles on 29 Aug 2013.

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
98,650 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
4,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,182 miles
  • 2025 – 98,650 miles
  • 2024 – 93,099 miles
  • 2023 – 87,129 miles
  • 2022 – 79,252 miles
  • 2021 – 66,502 miles
  • 2020 – 58,991 miles
  • 2019 – 50,023 miles
  • 2018 – 38,514 miles
  • 2017 – 31,752 miles
  • 2016 – 26,637 miles
  • 2015 – 25,347 miles
  • 2014 – 24,734 miles
  • 2013 – 24,781 miles
  • 2012 – 24,113 miles
  • 2011 – 23,600 miles
  • 2010 – 21,894 miles
  • 2009 – 19,179 miles
  • 2008 – 16,796 miles
  • 2007 – 14,996 miles
  • 2006 – 13,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,182 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,182 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,182 miles
    Test number
    111755360485
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass98,650 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,650 miles
    Test number
    992979380004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,099 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    456912271023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,089 miles (+5,960)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    673340343795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,129 miles (+7,877)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    498864599284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  6. Pass79,252 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    729031725228
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail79,252 miles (+12,750)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    979682684717
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass66,502 miles (+7,511)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,502 miles
    Test number
    461898248967
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 2mm & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,991 miles (+8,968)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    163622167567
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,023 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    334021813890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail50,023 miles (+11,509)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    321401092699
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached near fuel tank (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass38,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    525148321458
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  13. Fail38,514 miles (+6,762)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    710584638383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  14. Pass31,752 miles (+5,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,752 miles
    Test number
    176809758953
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass26,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    701124213975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail26,637 miles (+1,290)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    382392692808
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,347 miles
    Test number
    928087421117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,347 miles (+613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,347 miles
    Test number
    459446286475
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass24,734 miles (-47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    338437944467
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass24,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    337971843456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,781 miles (+668)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    379141043491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass24,113 miles (+513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,113 miles
    Test number
    978304252244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,600 miles (+1,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    728317851284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,894 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,894 miles
    Test number
    330076450424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,179 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,179 miles
    Test number
    652677159262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,796 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,796 miles
    Test number
    583420168287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,996 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,996 miles
    Test number
    532761367291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,380 miles
    Test number
    373351066297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 EYB

Does LF52 EYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 EYB is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 EYB?
The MOT on LF52 EYB is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 EYB done?
LF52 EYB was recorded at 101,182 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,439 miles a year.
Has LF52 EYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 EYB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 EYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 EYB find?
LF52 EYB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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