Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF52 FBOMOT history
LF52 FBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 154,382 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 FBO was last recorded at 154,382 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,382 miles · 20 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,382 miles
- 2024 – 151,832 miles
- 2023 – 145,846 miles
- 2022 – 137,282 miles
- 2021 – 130,440 miles
- 2020 – 124,439 miles
- 2019 – 115,288 miles
- 2018 – 106,117 miles
- 2017 – 100,683 miles
- 2016 – 93,498 miles
- 2015 – 81,355 miles
- 2014 – 76,982 miles
- 2013 – 67,842 miles
- 2012 – 64,060 miles
- 2011 – 60,378 miles
- 2010 – 56,915 miles
- 2009 – 49,284 miles
- 2008 – 44,393 miles
- 2007 – 37,503 miles
- 2006 – 28,826 miles
- 2005 – 18,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,382 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,382 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 154,382 miles
- Test number
- 333687722052
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail154,382 miles (+2,550)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,382 miles
- Test number
- 351006031382
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass151,832 miles (+5,986)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,832 miles
- Test number
- 582198130935
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass145,846 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 145,846 miles
- Test number
- 799328099013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail145,844 miles (+8,562)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,844 miles
- Test number
- 742832265179
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,282 miles (+6,842)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,282 miles
- Test number
- 840060771483
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass130,440 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,440 miles
- Test number
- 250872527385
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail130,440 miles (+6,001)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,440 miles
- Test number
- 777192169768
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass124,439 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,439 miles
- Test number
- 256911901864
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail124,432 miles (+9,144)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,432 miles
- Test number
- 755750682995
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,288 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,288 miles
- Test number
- 480687870530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Pass106,117 miles (+5,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 106,117 miles
- Test number
- 826481736083
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusting
Pass100,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,683 miles
- Test number
- 476271437106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,683 miles (+7,185)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,683 miles
- Test number
- 136685678613
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass93,498 miles (+12,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,498 miles
- Test number
- 690627904966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,355 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,355 miles
- Test number
- 728498045139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,982 miles (+9,140)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 76,982 miles
- Test number
- 876279964264
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOSR brake sticking slightly
- NoteWiper blades starting to smear
Pass67,842 miles (+3,782)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 67,842 miles
- Test number
- 238291983207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,060 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,060 miles
- Test number
- 158360772234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,378 miles (+3,463)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,378 miles
- Test number
- 268677651215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,915 miles (+7,631)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,915 miles
- Test number
- 893015170219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,284 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,284 miles
- Test number
- 764885669209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,393 miles (+6,890)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 44,393 miles
- Test number
- 744325658222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,503 miles (+8,677)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,503 miles
- Test number
- 371458177245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,826 miles (+10,173)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 28,826 miles
- Test number
- 341160186475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 18,653 miles
- Test number
- 361020285232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 FBO
- Does LF52 FBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FBO is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FBO?
- The MOT on LF52 FBO is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 FBO done?
- LF52 FBO was recorded at 154,382 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,583 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FBO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FBO 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 FBO find?
- LF52 FBO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.
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