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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF52 FPLMOT history

LF52 FPL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

LF52 FPL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
196,813 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 FPL was last recorded at 196,813 miles on 30 May 2024, 12,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,760 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
12,053 miles
Average per year
9,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,813 miles
  • 2023 – 184,760 miles
  • 2022 – 173,860 miles
  • 2021 – 160,199 miles
  • 2020 – 155,854 miles
  • 2019 – 145,306 miles
  • 2018 – 132,731 miles
  • 2017 – 118,346 miles
  • 2016 – 96,271 miles
  • 2015 – 77,850 miles
  • 2014 – 65,697 miles
  • 2013 – 56,552 miles
  • 2012 – 47,717 miles
  • 2011 – 38,724 miles
  • 2010 – 35,966 miles
  • 2009 – 32,616 miles
  • 2008 – 28,476 miles
  • 2007 – 23,344 miles
  • 2006 – 18,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,813 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded but not holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,813 miles (+12,053)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,813 miles
    Test number
    189534999470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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 both corroded on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass184,760 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,760 miles
    Test number
    140188382290
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail184,759 miles (+10,899)1 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,759 miles
    Test number
    271457011567
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass173,860 miles (+13,661)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,860 miles
    Test number
    737792975268
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,199 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    579341326226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail160,198 miles (+4,344)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,198 miles
    Test number
    456790562208
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass155,854 miles (+10,548)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,854 miles
    Test number
    208547393441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass145,306 miles (+12,575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,306 miles
    Test number
    154967692575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corrded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  9. Pass132,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,731 miles
    Test number
    312887114292
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  10. Fail132,731 miles (+14,385)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,731 miles
    Test number
    829168649593
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  11. Pass118,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    337395932794
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail118,346 miles (+22,075)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    955632554884
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass96,271 miles (+18,421)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    396093539292
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail77,850 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    546796805006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass77,850 miles (+12,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    758666005087
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass65,697 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    107030324499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,552 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    618662953048
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail56,418 miles (+8,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    107743143097
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass47,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    618533452034
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail47,717 miles (+8,993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    699853652085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,724 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    835516521051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    891370270014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,966 miles (+3,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    982400870062
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass32,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    961861479076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    341451879004
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass28,476 miles (+5,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    583633778004
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass23,344 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    140470587499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,456 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,456 miles
    Test number
    822246586072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,389 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,389 miles
    Test number
    444679676021
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF52 FPL

Does LF52 FPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FPL expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FPL?
The MOT on LF52 FPL expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FPL done?
LF52 FPL was recorded at 196,813 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 9,806 miles a year.
Has LF52 FPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FPL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 FPL 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 FPL find?
LF52 FPL failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside side repeater not working, and 12 more.

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