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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 KLCMOT history

LF52 KLC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LF52 KLC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,253 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KLC was last recorded at 108,253 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,958 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,295 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,253 miles
  • 2024 – 96,794 miles
  • 2022 – 89,459 miles
  • 2021 – 69,902 miles
  • 2020 – 63,453 miles
  • 2019 – 57,416 miles
  • 2018 – 52,630 miles
  • 2017 – 47,118 miles
  • 2015 – 46,689 miles
  • 2014 – 45,798 miles
  • 2013 – 44,657 miles
  • 2012 – 43,106 miles
  • 2011 – 41,624 miles
  • 2010 – 38,762 miles
  • 2009 – 36,138 miles
  • 2008 – 31,881 miles
  • 2007 – 28,473 miles
  • 2006 – 25,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,253 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,253 miles (+3,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    575356908710
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass104,958 miles (+8,164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    772486608787
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    998592099099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,790 miles (+7,331)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    690877676789
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass89,459 miles (+9,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    422809026667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass79,988 miles (+10,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    850869554662
    • 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))

  7. Pass69,902 miles (+6,449)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    784172274301
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,453 miles (+6,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    946672552507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,416 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    506680398984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,630 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    342105400546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass47,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    383552926193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,118 miles (+429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    290241731991
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass46,689 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,689 miles
    Test number
    540951894421
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass45,798 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    145265874222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,657 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    105598083290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine managerment light on dash

  16. Fail44,657 miles (+1,551)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    488108583243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine managerment light on dash

  17. Pass43,106 miles (+1,482)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    345467372416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on s/wall

  18. Pass41,624 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    299395581265
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,762 miles (+2,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    361660410111
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,138 miles (+4,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    971479119109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,881 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    743322318047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,473 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    864557317064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    832662846142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 KLC

Does LF52 KLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 KLC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KLC?
The MOT on LF52 KLC is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 KLC done?
LF52 KLC was recorded at 108,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has LF52 KLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KLC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 KLC 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 KLC find?
LF52 KLC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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