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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF52 FCEMOT history

LF52 FCE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

LF52 FCE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
132,279 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FCE was last recorded at 132,279 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 5,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2020: 11,933 miles, lower than 107,652 miles on 19 Aug 2019.
  • 20 Aug 2022: 12,099 miles, lower than 122,099 miles on 19 Aug 2022.

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
126,364 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,915 miles
Average per year
6,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,279 miles
  • 2023 – 126,364 miles
  • 2022 – 12,099 miles
  • 2021 – 117,441 miles
  • 2020 – 11,933 miles
  • 2019 – 107,652 miles
  • 2018 – 104,488 miles
  • 2017 – 101,288 miles
  • 2016 – 98,507 miles
  • 2015 – 93,940 miles
  • 2014 – 88,189 miles
  • 2013 – 83,923 miles
  • 2012 – 74,192 miles
  • 2011 – 67,083 miles
  • 2010 – 64,140 miles
  • 2009 – 45,910 miles
  • 2008 – 36,670 miles
  • 2007 – 29,239 miles
  • 2006 – 21,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,279 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    622874616705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,364 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    420734468596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted n/s/front missing

  3. Fail126,360 miles (+114,261)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    249138660812
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted n/s/front missing

  4. Pass12,099 miles (-110,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    12,099 miles
    Test number
    865494897963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  5. Fail122,099 miles (+4,658)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    338462272748
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  6. Pass117,441 miles (+105,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,441 miles
    Test number
    949528389014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing & o/side 7
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass11,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    11,933 miles
    Test number
    891452066816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f& o/front wheel trims missing

  8. Fail11,933 miles (-95,719)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,933 miles
    Test number
    624512452399
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f& o/front wheel trims missing

  9. Pass107,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    604784797660
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted n/s/r missing

  10. Fail107,652 miles (+3,164)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    245980183116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted n/s/r missing

  11. Pass104,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    432189658134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,486 miles (+3,198)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    913504051956
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass101,288 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,288 miles
    Test number
    540008746019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

  14. Pass98,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    722563810006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail98,507 miles (+4,567)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    919998052855
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    192378514523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail93,940 miles (+5,751)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    998457508924
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,189 miles (+4,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    325725944470
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass83,923 miles (+9,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    218822133228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass74,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    127195032288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,192 miles (+7,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    278285432212
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass67,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    609435611258
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch and rear arch panel damage noted

  23. Fail67,083 miles (+2,943)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    999674411228
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch and rear arch panel damage noted

  24. Pass64,140 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    323104540419
    • NoteOffside front inner CV gaiter leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting tp perish

  25. Fail64,140 miles (+18,230)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    221894040275
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteOffside front inner CV gaiter leaking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting tp perish

  26. Pass45,910 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    212209269207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,670 miles (+7,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    314740368239
    • NoteN/S steering arm has slight play at its fixing.

  28. Pass29,239 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    212446757200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    564036036201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,941 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    161776436296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 FCE

Does LF52 FCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FCE expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FCE?
The MOT on LF52 FCE expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FCE done?
LF52 FCE was recorded at 132,279 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 6,146 miles a year.
Has LF52 FCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FCE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 FCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 FCE find?
LF52 FCE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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