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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LF52 FXUMOT history

LF52 FXU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LF52 FXU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
53,576 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FXU was last recorded at 53,576 miles on 21 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,575 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,576 miles
  • 2025 – 48,631 miles
  • 2024 – 45,681 miles
  • 2023 – 45,081 miles
  • 2022 – 44,642 miles
  • 2021 – 44,215 miles
  • 2019 – 43,409 miles
  • 2018 – 42,165 miles
  • 2017 – 40,641 miles
  • 2016 – 38,694 miles
  • 2015 – 37,137 miles
  • 2014 – 35,507 miles
  • 2013 – 33,352 miles
  • 2012 – 30,366 miles
  • 2011 – 27,217 miles
  • 2010 – 24,944 miles
  • 2009 – 23,170 miles
  • 2008 – 21,471 miles
  • 2006 – 18,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,576 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,576 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    592569250740
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail53,575 miles (+4,944)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    386943445516
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass48,631 miles (+2,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    117521825071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass45,681 miles (+600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    526199030443
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  5. Pass45,081 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,081 miles
    Test number
    147973746923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,642 miles (+427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,642 miles
    Test number
    487042761636
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    717610787082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    541660344892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    322511309455
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass43,409 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    162593783578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,165 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    922179085632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    376709638290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail40,641 miles (+1,947)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    641692079149
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,694 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    493850199035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,137 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    175111155496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    196540164019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail35,507 miles (+2,155)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    658349954083
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass33,352 miles (+2,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    978236553033
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread. 195/65/r15-91V

  19. Pass30,366 miles (+3,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,366 miles
    Test number
    506711752071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail27,217 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    148367451010
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass27,217 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    748467751081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass24,944 miles (+1,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,944 miles
    Test number
    910936450049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,170 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,170 miles
    Test number
    762318359077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,097 miles (+1,626)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,097 miles
    Test number
    160245249425
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  25. Pass21,471 miles (+2,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,471 miles
    Test number
    450162948003
    • NoteOff side front is fitted with a snow tyre Near side and Off side rear tyres have cracks between tread pattern

  26. Pass18,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    431779536308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FXU

Does LF52 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FXU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FXU?
The MOT on LF52 FXU is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FXU done?
LF52 FXU was recorded at 53,576 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,797 miles a year.
Has LF52 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FXU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 FXU 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 FXU find?
LF52 FXU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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