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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FLRMOT history

LF52 FLR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LF52 FLR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,327 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FLR was last recorded at 82,327 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,991 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
2,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,327 miles
  • 2025 – 80,991 miles
  • 2024 – 79,887 miles
  • 2023 – 78,784 miles
  • 2022 – 77,288 miles
  • 2021 – 75,098 miles
  • 2020 – 74,047 miles
  • 2019 – 71,963 miles
  • 2018 – 70,105 miles
  • 2017 – 68,193 miles
  • 2016 – 66,442 miles
  • 2014 – 62,897 miles
  • 2013 – 60,280 miles
  • 2012 – 56,630 miles
  • 2011 – 54,538 miles
  • 2010 – 50,944 miles
  • 2009 – 45,457 miles
  • 2008 – 40,247 miles
  • 2007 – 35,931 miles
  • 2006 – 28,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension rusty

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,327 miles (+1,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    856605942979
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  2. Pass80,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    331652336398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail80,991 miles (+1,104)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    228717587573
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass79,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    831393189852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,887 miles (+1,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    933155517904
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass78,784 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    941914060765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,288 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    123668907817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,274 miles (+2,176)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    366151662583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass75,098 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,098 miles
    Test number
    986660792966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,047 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    586806337655
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    425390629778
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail71,955 miles (+1,850)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    972799158348
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass70,105 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    854931510314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass68,193 miles (+1,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,193 miles
    Test number
    219016719563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  15. Pass66,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    579975586838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,442 miles (+3,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    423021362847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass62,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    308667314208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail62,897 miles (+2,617)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    277106414259
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,280 miles (+3,650)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    715257723205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass56,630 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    346025232487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,538 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,538 miles
    Test number
    249179621289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,944 miles (+5,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    562859220267
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass45,457 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    511000039298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,247 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    183594738226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,931 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,931 miles
    Test number
    520125307214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,734 miles
    Test number
    274265716279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,734 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,734 miles
    Test number
    951154416280
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 FLR

Does LF52 FLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FLR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FLR?
The MOT on LF52 FLR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FLR done?
LF52 FLR was recorded at 82,327 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
Has LF52 FLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FLR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FLR 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 FLR find?
LF52 FLR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension rusty.

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