Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LF52 FNSMOT history
LF52 FNS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 185,457 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 185,457 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FNS
- 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
- 19 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 FNS was last recorded at 185,457 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,286 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,171 miles
- Average per year
- 6,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,457 miles
- 2025 – 181,286 miles
- 2024 – 177,690 miles
- 2023 – 177,009 miles
- 2022 – 176,646 miles
- 2021 – 176,612 miles
- 2020 – 166,668 miles
- 2019 – 157,716 miles
- 2018 – 148,400 miles
- 2017 – 141,012 miles
- 2016 – 130,738 miles
- 2015 – 123,815 miles
- 2014 – 109,271 miles
- 2013 – 100,159 miles
- 2012 – 89,121 miles
- 2011 – 80,849 miles
- 2009 – 76,473 miles
- 2008 – 72,432 miles
- 2007 – 66,625 miles
- 2006 – 57,252 miles
- 2005 – 45,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,457 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,457 miles (+4,171)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 185,457 miles
- Test number
- 551433520679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,286 miles (+137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 181,286 miles
- Test number
- 785606145693
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre/front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,149 miles (+3,459)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,149 miles
- Test number
- 466015222734
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass177,690 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 177,690 miles
- Test number
- 318808427784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,682 miles (+673)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,682 miles
- Test number
- 834411368633
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass177,009 miles (+363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 177,009 miles
- Test number
- 468528500219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass176,646 miles (+34)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 176,646 miles
- Test number
- 255729663717
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass176,612 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 176,612 miles
- Test number
- 175480103261
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,611 miles (+9,943)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,611 miles
- Test number
- 403686501391
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass166,668 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 166,668 miles
- Test number
- 927607024957
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail166,668 miles (+8,952)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,668 miles
- Test number
- 843077185313
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBattery light on
Pass157,716 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 157,716 miles
- Test number
- 346637403549
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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 tyre is worn uneven
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter is weeping grease
Fail157,710 miles (+9,310)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,710 miles
- Test number
- 824033646374
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18Y Kuhmo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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 tyre is worn uneven
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter is weeping grease
Pass148,400 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 148,400 miles
- Test number
- 704027029649
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail148,400 miles (+7,388)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,400 miles
- Test number
- 821048439485
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass141,012 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 141,012 miles
- Test number
- 377302024271
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail141,011 miles (+10,273)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,011 miles
- Test number
- 344088170179
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass130,738 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 130,738 miles
- Test number
- 675114154552
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
Fail130,738 miles (+6,923)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,738 miles
- Test number
- 861705216352
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low pressure
Pass123,815 miles (+14,544)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,815 miles
- Test number
- 457110105112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,271 miles (+9,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 109,271 miles
- Test number
- 876336604128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass100,159 miles (+11,038)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 100,159 miles
- Test number
- 187988833014
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,121 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,121 miles
- Test number
- 539954732050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,118 miles (+8,269)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,118 miles
- Test number
- 157713632492
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass80,849 miles (+4,376)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 80,849 miles
- Test number
- 859206351036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,473 miles (+4,041)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,473 miles
- Test number
- 713554919389
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOff side rear tyre has cut in side wall not to cords
- NoteSlight play in both front shock top mounts
Pass72,432 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 72,432 miles
- Test number
- 381439268442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,430 miles (+5,805)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,430 miles
- Test number
- 761648268220
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass66,625 miles (+9,373)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,625 miles
- Test number
- 244157567261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,252 miles (+11,884)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 57,252 miles
- Test number
- 392737156469
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED
- NoteSCREW IN NEAESIDE REAR TYRE
Pass45,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 45,368 miles
- Test number
- 264845995211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 FNS
- Does LF52 FNS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FNS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FNS?
- The MOT on LF52 FNS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 FNS done?
- LF52 FNS was recorded at 185,457 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FNS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FNS 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 FNS find?
- LF52 FNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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