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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 EYJMOT history

LF52 EYJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

LF52 EYJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
214,453 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 EYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 EYJ was last recorded at 214,453 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 4,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,911 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,542 miles
Average per year
9,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 214,453 miles
  • 2022 – 209,911 miles
  • 2021 – 208,533 miles
  • 2020 – 197,894 miles
  • 2019 – 187,827 miles
  • 2018 – 170,084 miles
  • 2017 – 158,311 miles
  • 2016 – 152,963 miles
  • 2015 – 146,004 miles
  • 2014 – 130,076 miles
  • 2013 – 122,753 miles
  • 2012 – 112,145 miles
  • 2011 – 102,334 miles
  • 2010 – 96,341 miles
  • 2009 – 88,930 miles
  • 2008 – 76,037 miles
  • 2007 – 60,719 miles
  • 2006 – 49,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail214,453 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Motor slow not clearing screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing+damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail214,453 miles (+4,542)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,453 miles
    Test number
    368381915590
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Motor slow not clearing screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing+damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    209,911 miles
    Test number
    150871522968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak around turbo

  3. Fail209,911 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,911 miles
    Test number
    608891979849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaitor also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak around turbo

  4. Pass208,533 miles (+10,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,533 miles
    Test number
    856425092261
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass197,894 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,894 miles
    Test number
    150173653227
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Fail197,880 miles (+10,053)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,880 miles
    Test number
    735992449561
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass187,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    187,827 miles
    Test number
    255636370434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail187,827 miles (+17,743)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,827 miles
    Test number
    642365895455
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass170,084 miles (+11,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,084 miles
    Test number
    781347993182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak from driveshaft clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak from driveshaft clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight leak from engine

  10. Pass158,311 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,311 miles
    Test number
    957485125114
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inside surface
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail158,310 miles (+5,347)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    377146011413
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inside surface
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass152,963 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    274617344879
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears badly corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail152,960 miles (+6,956)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,960 miles
    Test number
    558387643580
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Nearside much lower than offside (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears badly corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass146,004 miles (+15,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,004 miles
    Test number
    969718905011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,076 miles (+7,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,076 miles
    Test number
    479620424046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass122,753 miles (+10,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,753 miles
    Test number
    867323423024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass112,145 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,145 miles
    Test number
    929964022030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,334 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    577440121065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,341 miles (+7,411)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,341 miles
    Test number
    112742220416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteTyre size = 225/45ZR17Y

  20. Fail88,930 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    170309829083
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass88,930 miles (+12,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    213139829019
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail76,037 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    294521828023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteLarge cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear number plate

  23. Pass76,037 miles (+15,318)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    630161628016
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteLarge cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear number plate

  24. Pass60,719 miles (+11,629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    903495827063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    320213026180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 EYJ

Does LF52 EYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 EYJ expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 EYJ?
The MOT on LF52 EYJ expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 EYJ done?
LF52 EYJ was recorded at 214,453 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 9,850 miles a year.
Has LF52 EYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 EYJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 EYJ 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 EYJ find?
LF52 EYJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 11 more.

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