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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 FBYMOT history

LF52 FBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

LF52 FBY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
115,492 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FBY was last recorded at 115,492 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,492 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,492 miles
  • 2021 – 109,543 miles
  • 2020 – 103,465 miles
  • 2019 – 102,539 miles
  • 2018 – 101,072 miles
  • 2017 – 99,604 miles
  • 2016 – 98,240 miles
  • 2015 – 96,655 miles
  • 2014 – 92,324 miles
  • 2013 – 85,175 miles
  • 2012 – 78,242 miles
  • 2011 – 70,720 miles
  • 2010 – 63,416 miles
  • 2009 – 55,511 miles
  • 2008 – 47,323 miles
  • 2007 – 38,704 miles
  • 2006 – 29,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,492 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    582030138163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  2. Fail115,492 miles (+5,949)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    926696801797
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  3. Pass109,543 miles (+6,078)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    987056330562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,465 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    876162593892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail103,459 miles (+920)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    238431563643
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,539 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    288200278476
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  7. Fail102,539 miles (+1,467)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    724689797072
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  8. Pass101,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    177718836110
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail101,072 miles (+1,468)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    704092778318
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,604 miles (+1,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    167101625667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass98,240 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    475541597555
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass96,655 miles (+4,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,655 miles
    Test number
    147778605276
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass92,324 miles (+7,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    715095604241
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail85,175 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    158597903267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,175 miles (+6,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    435447603208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,242 miles (+7,522)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    149189902223
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f track rod

  17. Pass70,720 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    356226001261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r light cluster light damage

  18. Fail70,719 miles (+7,303)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,719 miles
    Test number
    365216401475
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r light cluster light damage
    • NoteO/s/r door doesent open

  19. Pass63,416 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    294018700283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,511 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    273618709274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,323 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    682017808248
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,200 miles (+8,496)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,200 miles
    Test number
    922610008295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,704 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,704 miles
    Test number
    350774007421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,389 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,389 miles
    Test number
    513653306244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread, but does not expose the cords.

Questions about LF52 FBY

Does LF52 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FBY expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FBY?
The MOT on LF52 FBY expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FBY done?
LF52 FBY was recorded at 115,492 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has LF52 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 FBY 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 FBY find?
LF52 FBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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