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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

LF52 NHGMOT history

LF52 NHG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LF52 NHG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
117,924 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 NHG was last recorded at 117,924 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,518 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,924 miles
  • 2023 – 117,518 miles
  • 2021 – 114,803 miles
  • 2020 – 114,016 miles
  • 2019 – 111,575 miles
  • 2018 – 102,586 miles
  • 2017 – 93,631 miles
  • 2016 – 86,372 miles
  • 2015 – 82,273 miles
  • 2014 – 77,841 miles
  • 2013 – 74,106 miles
  • 2012 – 69,223 miles
  • 2010 – 63,374 miles
  • 2009 – 57,047 miles
  • 2007 – 39,637 miles
  • 2006 – 32,584 miles
  • 2005 – 25,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,924 miles
  • MinorOffside 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
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,924 miles (+406)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    657258366039
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,518 miles (+2,715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    212510693595
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,803 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    968915102919
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  4. Pass114,016 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    942009329802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over

  5. Fail114,011 miles (+2,436)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    583047113260
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum connection damaged, likely to fail.
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal contact. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure weak and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor mounted. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass111,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,575 miles
    Test number
    434359735993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,570 miles (+8,984)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    827824129470
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass102,586 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    924745118027
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside rear

  9. Pass93,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    223634596039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,631 miles (+7,259)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    152870443147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass86,372 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,372 miles
    Test number
    586023682828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,273 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    816957695088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,841 miles (+3,735)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    727868514187
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront brake pads look low.

  14. Pass74,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    635731453166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail74,106 miles (+4,883)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    847970353105
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,223 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    258914402104
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r outer side side light not working

  17. Fail69,223 miles (+5,849)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    418163602179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r outer side side light not working

  18. Pass63,374 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    354294960307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,047 miles (+9,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    654273769335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass47,502 miles (+7,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    724592709072
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise tracking

  21. Pass39,637 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    482727047377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,584 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,584 miles
    Test number
    932821846331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,245 miles
    Test number
    933115935308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,245 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,245 miles
    Test number
    381135835324
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 NHG

Does LF52 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 NHG expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NHG?
The MOT on LF52 NHG expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 NHG done?
LF52 NHG was recorded at 117,924 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has LF52 NHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NHG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 NHG 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 NHG find?
LF52 NHG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread, and 3 more.

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