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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF52 NCOMOT history

LF52 NCO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LF52 NCO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,811 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 NCO was last recorded at 77,811 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 3,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,430 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,381 miles
Average per year
3,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,811 miles
  • 2025 – 74,430 miles
  • 2024 – 73,185 miles
  • 2023 – 71,807 miles
  • 2022 – 69,311 miles
  • 2021 – 66,763 miles
  • 2020 – 65,296 miles
  • 2019 – 63,233 miles
  • 2018 – 61,359 miles
  • 2017 – 57,439 miles
  • 2016 – 54,761 miles
  • 2015 – 50,643 miles
  • 2014 – 47,205 miles
  • 2013 – 44,093 miles
  • 2012 – 37,273 miles
  • 2011 – 31,334 miles
  • 2010 – 28,298 miles
  • 2009 – 25,348 miles
  • 2008 – 21,938 miles
  • 2007 – 17,053 miles
  • 2006 – 15,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,811 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,811 miles (+3,381)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    223358668397
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,430 miles (+1,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,430 miles
    Test number
    964533400680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,185 miles (+1,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    582442038842
    • 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))

  4. Pass71,807 miles (+2,496)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,807 miles
    Test number
    156724846429
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass69,311 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    627714353224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    851224088523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,763 miles (+1,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    943426309125
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass65,296 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    353939757005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,233 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    618191935070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,359 miles (+3,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    804477506661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,439 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,439 miles
    Test number
    204143370462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,761 miles (+4,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    997423817101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,643 miles (+3,438)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,643 miles
    Test number
    607097515271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust system surface corrosion
    • NoteFuel tank straps surface corrosion
    • NotePlay in offside inner steering rack joint

  14. Pass47,205 miles (+3,112)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    397735824237
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system surface corrosion
    • NoteFuel tank straps surface corrosion

  15. Pass44,093 miles (+6,820)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,093 miles
    Test number
    597701433229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system surface corrosion

  16. Pass37,273 miles (+5,939)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    319690432425
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system surface corrosion

  17. Pass31,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    178357721225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,334 miles (+3,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    617957721207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass28,298 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    130882420222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,348 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,348 miles
    Test number
    283473539271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass21,938 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    801807828291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,053 miles (+1,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,053 miles
    Test number
    562899717297
    • 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)

  23. Pass15,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,635 miles
    Test number
    382492346281
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LF52 NCO

Does LF52 NCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 NCO is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NCO?
The MOT on LF52 NCO is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 NCO done?
LF52 NCO was recorded at 77,811 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
Has LF52 NCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NCO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 NCO 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 NCO find?
LF52 NCO passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust mounting defective centre; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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