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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OEVMOT history

LF52 OEV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

LF52 OEV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
157,584 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OEV
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 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OEV was last recorded at 157,584 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,365 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
5,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,584 miles
  • 2022 – 157,365 miles
  • 2021 – 157,292 miles
  • 2020 – 155,218 miles
  • 2019 – 152,381 miles
  • 2018 – 143,972 miles
  • 2017 – 140,175 miles
  • 2016 – 136,102 miles
  • 2015 – 130,367 miles
  • 2014 – 123,299 miles
  • 2013 – 115,164 miles
  • 2012 – 104,301 miles
  • 2011 – 95,883 miles
  • 2010 – 90,517 miles
  • 2009 – 80,630 miles
  • 2007 – 76,939 miles
  • 2005 – 54,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,584 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,584 miles (+219)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,584 miles
    Test number
    900315066000
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,365 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,365 miles
    Test number
    449427997218
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,292 miles (+2,074)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,292 miles
    Test number
    387126718416
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,218 miles
    Test number
    464973002825
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,212 miles (+2,831)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    520606747632
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,381 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,381 miles
    Test number
    493458990650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,374 miles (+8,402)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,374 miles
    Test number
    528092680215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,972 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    666946846267
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail143,969 miles (+3,794)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    299326242610
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass140,175 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    939062070572
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes heavily coated in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail140,175 miles (+4,073)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    984937680592
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb appears incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes heavily coated in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass136,102 miles (+5,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,102 miles
    Test number
    458344762315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged

  13. Pass130,367 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    209628595064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,355 miles (+7,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,355 miles
    Test number
    167867795402
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  15. Pass123,299 miles (+67)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,299 miles
    Test number
    216221584049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  16. Fail123,232 miles (+8,068)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    985516474009
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  17. Pass115,164 miles (+432)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    449329583081
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteEngine undershield insecure
    • NoteFanbelt deteriorating
    • NoteSlight bind offside rear brake

  18. Fail114,732 miles (+10,431)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    418202783014
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel with engine switched on little bit more than usually found in comparable model of golf
    • NoteEngine undershield insecure
    • NoteFanbelt deteriorating
    • NoteSlight bind offside rear brake

  19. Pass104,301 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    506499302189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteTowbar wiring socket cap missing

  20. Fail104,301 miles (+8,418)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    557819102101
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteTowbar wiring socket cap missing

  21. Pass95,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    229101791020
    • NotePossible oil leaks offside

  22. Fail95,883 miles (+5,366)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    446677281021
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePossible oil leaks offside

  23. Pass90,517 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    702194780073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,630 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    230122299037
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • 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 testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  25. Pass80,630 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    954102099036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,939 miles (+22,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    844474257247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    391756845303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OEV

Does LF52 OEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OEV expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OEV?
The MOT on LF52 OEV expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OEV done?
LF52 OEV was recorded at 157,584 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 5,842 miles a year.
Has LF52 OEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OEV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 OEV 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 OEV find?
LF52 OEV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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