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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OFRMOT history

LF52 OFR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 220,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LF52 OFR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
220,282 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OFR was last recorded at 220,282 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 6,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,954 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,328 miles
Average per year
8,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,282 miles
  • 2025 – 213,954 miles
  • 2024 – 203,579 miles
  • 2023 – 199,641 miles
  • 2022 – 194,030 miles
  • 2021 – 191,548 miles
  • 2020 – 187,949 miles
  • 2019 – 183,432 miles
  • 2018 – 176,981 miles
  • 2016 – 165,376 miles
  • 2015 – 151,291 miles
  • 2014 – 142,079 miles
  • 2013 – 128,901 miles
  • 2012 – 114,722 miles
  • 2011 – 100,906 miles
  • 2010 – 90,520 miles
  • 2009 – 84,665 miles
  • 2008 – 78,226 miles
  • 2007 – 64,084 miles
  • 2006 – 49,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust back box support bracket broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    220,282 miles
    Test number
    792246837006
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail220,282 miles (+6,328)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,282 miles
    Test number
    189960662874
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass213,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    213,954 miles
    Test number
    946670740465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail213,954 miles (+10,375)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,954 miles
    Test number
    447079211591
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass203,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    203,579 miles
    Test number
    235615627010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail203,579 miles (+3,938)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,579 miles
    Test number
    450414809188
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,641 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    199,641 miles
    Test number
    622058714168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail199,630 miles (+5,600)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,630 miles
    Test number
    325615002273
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass194,030 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,030 miles
    Test number
    656638453497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass191,548 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    191,548 miles
    Test number
    698240135299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail191,526 miles (+3,577)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    764300265841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass187,949 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    187,949 miles
    Test number
    959208092523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail187,938 miles (+4,506)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,938 miles
    Test number
    687127052185
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass183,432 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,432 miles
    Test number
    213100696323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed

  15. Fail183,420 miles (+6,439)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,420 miles
    Test number
    994375820421
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  16. Pass176,981 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    176,981 miles
    Test number
    425166619736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

  17. Fail176,971 miles (+11,595)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,971 miles
    Test number
    543864157810
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of CAT (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box support bracket broken

  18. Pass165,376 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    165,376 miles
    Test number
    667361090723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box support bracket broken

  19. Fail165,348 miles (+14,057)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,348 miles
    Test number
    892017864133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box support bracket broken

  20. Pass151,291 miles (+9,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    151,291 miles
    Test number
    401202180123
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing thin on the inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass142,079 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,079 miles
    Test number
    329675944485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail142,079 miles (+13,178)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,079 miles
    Test number
    648585244242
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass128,901 miles (+14,179)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    317694133427
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteArch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

  24. Pass114,722 miles (+13,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    489362202231
    • NoteRear arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

  25. Pass100,906 miles (+10,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    128874191120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass90,520 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    320559860136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,665 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    953977159045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,226 miles (+14,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    184627658089
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  29. Pass64,084 miles (+14,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,084 miles
    Test number
    940808257063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    321718656043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OFR

Does LF52 OFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OFR is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OFR?
The MOT on LF52 OFR is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OFR done?
LF52 OFR was recorded at 220,282 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
Has LF52 OFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OFR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 OFR 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 OFR find?
LF52 OFR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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