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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 KNTMOT history

LF52 KNT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LF52 KNT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2025
Mileage
148,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KNT was last recorded at 148,671 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,611 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
5,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,671 miles
  • 2023 – 144,334 miles
  • 2022 – 138,158 miles
  • 2021 – 131,530 miles
  • 2020 – 127,074 miles
  • 2019 – 120,280 miles
  • 2018 – 114,906 miles
  • 2017 – 111,890 miles
  • 2016 – 107,022 miles
  • 2015 – 101,623 miles
  • 2014 – 96,904 miles
  • 2013 – 91,347 miles
  • 2012 – 83,988 miles
  • 2011 – 79,738 miles
  • 2010 – 72,508 miles
  • 2009 – 68,104 miles
  • 2008 – 64,730 miles
  • 2007 – 49,814 miles
  • 2006 – 42,130 miles
  • 2005 – 39,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,671 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areasRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,671 miles (+60)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    453201544404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
  2. Fail148,611 miles (+4,277)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    258785828711
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative nearside front levelling linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas
  3. Pass144,334 miles (+6,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,334 miles
    Test number
    461744827474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass138,158 miles (+6,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,158 miles
    Test number
    160524411611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  5. Pass131,530 miles (+4,456)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    190631760311
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass127,074 miles (+6,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    818200212745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass120,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    554738146902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,280 miles (+5,374)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    987961552358
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake lever slightly travel
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass114,906 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    790062490717
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing low on tread
  10. Pass111,890 miles (+4,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,890 miles
    Test number
    561135457630
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
  11. Pass107,022 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    774713457472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,623 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    518728896167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,904 miles (+5,557)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,904 miles
    Test number
    248383744324
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2,mm and getting alittle low on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteOff side front lower suspension arm back bushes cracking
  14. Pass91,347 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    198635353324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,988 miles (+4,250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    658024032394
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
  16. Pass79,738 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    925337751323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,508 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    373038950372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,476 miles (+4,372)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    781762350300
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteMovement to both front top strut mounts
    • NoteMovement to both rear sub frame joints at bushes
  19. Pass68,104 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    773475849392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    680023048364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,719 miles (+14,905)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    701093748339
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass49,814 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,814 miles
    Test number
    723069407369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,130 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    531710516315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,175 miles
    Test number
    911136905366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 KNT

Does LF52 KNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 KNT expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KNT?
The MOT on LF52 KNT expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 KNT done?
LF52 KNT was recorded at 148,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
Has LF52 KNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KNT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 KNT 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 KNT find?
LF52 KNT passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas.

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