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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OJAMOT history

LF52 OJA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

LF52 OJA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
229,944 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OJA
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 expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OJA was last recorded at 229,944 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 4,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,003 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,941 miles
Average per year
9,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 229,944 miles
  • 2023 – 225,003 miles
  • 2022 – 220,995 miles
  • 2021 – 217,519 miles
  • 2020 – 215,787 miles
  • 2019 – 207,638 miles
  • 2018 – 201,110 miles
  • 2017 – 193,161 miles
  • 2016 – 187,149 miles
  • 2015 – 179,638 miles
  • 2014 – 176,003 miles
  • 2013 – 173,871 miles
  • 2012 – 164,308 miles
  • 2011 – 148,637 miles
  • 2010 – 133,711 miles
  • 2009 – 116,242 miles
  • 2008 – 99,159 miles
  • 2007 – 80,433 miles
  • 2005 – 48,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,944 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,944 miles (+4,941)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    229,944 miles
    Test number
    521219607250
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass225,003 miles (+4,008)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    225,003 miles
    Test number
    720870783992
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass220,995 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    220,995 miles
    Test number
    364654119476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail220,975 miles (+3,456)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,975 miles
    Test number
    616262583700
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass217,519 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    217,519 miles
    Test number
    668583708616
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail217,519 miles (+1,732)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,519 miles
    Test number
    395160647249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass215,787 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    215,787 miles
    Test number
    331393647065
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Fail215,785 miles (+8,147)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,785 miles
    Test number
    694279762893
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass207,638 miles (+6,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    207,638 miles
    Test number
    951518470655
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass201,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    201,110 miles
    Test number
    454052453460
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail201,110 miles (+7,949)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,110 miles
    Test number
    367625509298
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass193,161 miles (+6,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    193,161 miles
    Test number
    659800652571
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass187,149 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    187,149 miles
    Test number
    233129325389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,638 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    179,638 miles
    Test number
    808337975013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Fail179,638 miles (+3,635)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,638 miles
    Test number
    129356475011
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass176,003 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    176,003 miles
    Test number
    359137274081
    • 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)

  17. Fail173,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,871 miles
    Test number
    847965483093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass173,871 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    173,871 miles
    Test number
    988895483053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass164,308 miles (+15,671)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    164,308 miles
    Test number
    519893592094
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear passenger door does not open from inside and outside
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass148,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    148,637 miles
    Test number
    716518471059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,637 miles (+14,926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,637 miles
    Test number
    978608671077
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail133,711 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,711 miles
    Test number
    670505680009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass133,711 miles (+17,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,711 miles
    Test number
    914415580089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,242 miles
    Test number
    100395579050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail116,242 miles (+17,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,242 miles
    Test number
    820215679093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass99,159 miles (+18,726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    470519378064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,433 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    671043687015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail80,118 miles (+31,726)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    343646977081
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass48,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    322444435461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OJA

Does LF52 OJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OJA expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OJA?
The MOT on LF52 OJA expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OJA done?
LF52 OJA was recorded at 229,944 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 9,615 miles a year.
Has LF52 OJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OJA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 OJA 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 OJA find?
LF52 OJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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