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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 KNHMOT history

LF52 KNH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

LF52 KNH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
211,694 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KNH was last recorded at 211,694 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,693 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 211,694 miles
  • 2022 – 203,834 miles
  • 2021 – 198,626 miles
  • 2020 – 186,207 miles
  • 2019 – 172,817 miles
  • 2018 – 164,214 miles
  • 2017 – 160,836 miles
  • 2016 – 155,555 miles
  • 2015 – 149,628 miles
  • 2014 – 147,226 miles
  • 2013 – 145,113 miles
  • 2012 – 141,781 miles
  • 2011 – 137,232 miles
  • 2010 – 132,847 miles
  • 2009 – 124,867 miles
  • 2008 – 111,404 miles
  • 2007 – 100,023 miles
  • 2006 – 88,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,694 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,694 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    211,694 miles
    Test number
    457937292255
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail211,693 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,693 miles
    Test number
    422934753508
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass203,834 miles (+5,208)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,834 miles
    Test number
    443818070005
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass198,626 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,626 miles
    Test number
    947637066985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Fail198,620 miles (+12,413)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,620 miles
    Test number
    993756636745
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively OS ns front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slightly cracked
  6. Pass186,207 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,207 miles
    Test number
    569945342373
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  7. Fail186,206 miles (+13,389)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,206 miles
    Test number
    181339183478
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  8. Pass172,817 miles (+8,603)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,817 miles
    Test number
    553196198407
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine - general (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass164,214 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,214 miles
    Test number
    355335722599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,213 miles (+3,377)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,213 miles
    Test number
    436390260654
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass160,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    889072897776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,835 miles (+5,280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,835 miles
    Test number
    483659530067
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass155,555 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,555 miles
    Test number
    163880854858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,628 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    925439793362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,226 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,226 miles
    Test number
    129369564298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass145,113 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    145,113 miles
    Test number
    865916653247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass141,781 miles (+4,549)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,781 miles
    Test number
    105821252271
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass137,232 miles (+4,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    137,232 miles
    Test number
    349335361243
    • NoteUndertray insecure
  19. Pass132,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    553310260274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,847 miles (+7,980)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    474950360262
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing thin
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
  21. Pass124,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    124,867 miles
    Test number
    330268159454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,867 miles (+13,463)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,867 miles
    Test number
    593278559269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  23. Pass111,404 miles (+11,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    842559068212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,023 miles (+11,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    624120677238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass88,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    514139066276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Fail88,363 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    132428366270
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF52 KNH

Does LF52 KNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 KNH expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KNH?
The MOT on LF52 KNH expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 KNH done?
LF52 KNH was recorded at 211,694 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 7,083 miles a year.
Has LF52 KNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KNH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 KNH 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 KNH find?
LF52 KNH passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; offside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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