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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 ODJMOT history

LF52 ODJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LF52 ODJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,788 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ODJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ODJ was last recorded at 115,788 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,675 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
4,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,788 miles
  • 2025 – 110,675 miles
  • 2024 – 105,789 miles
  • 2023 – 102,764 miles
  • 2022 – 99,696 miles
  • 2021 – 95,007 miles
  • 2019 – 88,608 miles
  • 2018 – 86,153 miles
  • 2017 – 83,560 miles
  • 2016 – 81,430 miles
  • 2015 – 79,013 miles
  • 2014 – 75,491 miles
  • 2013 – 70,335 miles
  • 2012 – 65,317 miles
  • 2011 – 57,681 miles
  • 2010 – 51,252 miles
  • 2009 – 45,203 miles
  • 2008 – 38,973 miles
  • 2007 – 33,804 miles
  • 2006 – 28,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,788 miles (+5,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    898981449507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass110,675 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    270649447818
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    491355045600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,787 miles (+3,023)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    293629557840
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,764 miles (+3,068)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,764 miles
    Test number
    213272407721
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,696 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    843068048742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    156440673118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,007 miles (+6,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    174816019090
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,608 miles (+2,455)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    746931897651
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,153 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    270999168331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,560 miles (+2,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,560 miles
    Test number
    691790422352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    511862989050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,428 miles (+2,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    215779727162
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass79,013 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    958241705298
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  15. Fail79,013 miles (+3,522)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    736958895121
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  16. Pass75,491 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    597048884252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,335 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    708855573222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,317 miles (+7,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,317 miles
    Test number
    125941892258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,681 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    875611271295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,252 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,252 miles
    Test number
    463353360269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,203 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    180132479243
    • 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)

  22. Fail38,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,973 miles
    Test number
    482691468231
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass38,973 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,973 miles
    Test number
    782851968226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,804 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    943654267273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,851 miles
    Test number
    884486466253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 ODJ

Does LF52 ODJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 ODJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ODJ?
The MOT on LF52 ODJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 ODJ done?
LF52 ODJ was recorded at 115,788 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
Has LF52 ODJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ODJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 ODJ 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 ODJ find?
LF52 ODJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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