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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 EYGMOT history

LF52 EYG is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LF52 EYG green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
223,869 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 EYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 EYG was last recorded at 223,869 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 10,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,278 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,591 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 223,869 miles
  • 2022 – 213,278 miles
  • 2021 – 205,458 miles
  • 2020 – 198,308 miles
  • 2019 – 184,844 miles
  • 2017 – 171,882 miles
  • 2016 – 159,346 miles
  • 2015 – 155,059 miles
  • 2014 – 152,249 miles
  • 2013 – 145,478 miles
  • 2012 – 137,901 miles
  • 2011 – 131,140 miles
  • 2010 – 123,584 miles
  • 2009 – 118,193 miles
  • 2008 – 105,482 miles
  • 2007 – 89,551 miles
  • 2006 – 75,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,869 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,869 miles (+10,591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    223,869 miles
    Test number
    465842674853
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass213,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,278 miles
    Test number
    114256247941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,278 miles (+7,820)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,278 miles
    Test number
    183686786355
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,458 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,458 miles
    Test number
    186728712383
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail205,444 miles (+7,136)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,444 miles
    Test number
    556266877646
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,308 miles (+13,464)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,308 miles
    Test number
    309972432229
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass184,844 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,844 miles
    Test number
    987100348585
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail184,844 miles (+12,962)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,844 miles
    Test number
    965466723398
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass171,882 miles (+12,536)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    171,882 miles
    Test number
    959890893806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,346 miles (+4,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,346 miles
    Test number
    138940372421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass155,059 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    633550183507
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes are perishing
    • AdvisoryOs headlamp lens is cracked

  12. Pass152,249 miles (+6,771)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,249 miles
    Test number
    138839444277
    • NoteOs headlamp glass is holed
    • NoteRear brake discs are very corroded and pitted

  13. Pass145,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    359220363447
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail145,478 miles (+7,577)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    956427053265
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass137,901 miles (+6,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    137,901 miles
    Test number
    306055042234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass131,140 miles (+7,556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    285683451255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn

  17. Pass123,584 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    662849640252
    • NoteFront discs lipped and pitted on egdes.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteRear discs pitted on edges.
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp lens.

  18. Fail123,584 miles (+5,391)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    422209540268
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs lipped and pitted on egdes.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteRear discs pitted on edges.
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp lens.

  19. Pass118,193 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    613630669260
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers slightly damp.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken, but still supporting exhaust.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust flexi.
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp.

  20. Fail118,190 miles (+12,708)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    712619659208
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers slightly damp.
    • NoteBoth front wiper lades split.
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken, but still supporting exhaust.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteOffside rear mirror glass cracked.
    • NoteSlight blow from front exhaust flexi.
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp.

  21. Pass105,482 miles (+15,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    853100168237
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  22. Pass89,551 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    421277467217
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp

  23. Fail89,551 miles (+13,791)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    690357167266
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp

  24. Pass75,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    952688566281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,760 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    133398366291
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone damage to offside headlamp

Questions about LF52 EYG

Does LF52 EYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 EYG expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 EYG?
The MOT on LF52 EYG expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 EYG done?
LF52 EYG was recorded at 223,869 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has LF52 EYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 EYG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 EYG 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 EYG find?
LF52 EYG passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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