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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OJEMOT history

LF52 OJE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

LF52 OJE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2020
Mileage
142,006 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OJE
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 expired on 17 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 OJE was last recorded at 142,006 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 2,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,999 miles · 18 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
2,007 miles
Average per year
4,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,006 miles
  • 2019 – 139,999 miles
  • 2018 – 137,660 miles
  • 2017 – 136,276 miles
  • 2016 – 135,139 miles
  • 2015 – 133,386 miles
  • 2014 – 130,147 miles
  • 2013 – 122,028 miles
  • 2012 – 113,346 miles
  • 2011 – 103,664 miles
  • 2009 – 91,994 miles
  • 2008 – 84,648 miles
  • 2007 – 75,396 miles
  • 2006 – 66,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,006 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,006 miles (+2,007)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    627865157010
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,999 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,999 miles
    Test number
    108298682941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail139,990 miles (+2,330)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,990 miles
    Test number
    110394761033
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    868133353143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,660 miles (+1,384)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    484414344882
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  6. Pass136,276 miles (+1,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,276 miles
    Test number
    713515223704
    • 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 Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass135,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    309785623524
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Fail135,139 miles (+1,753)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    928002116193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass133,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    155022175008
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail133,386 miles (+3,239)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    728761675038
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass130,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,147 miles
    Test number
    188350074097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,147 miles (+8,119)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,147 miles
    Test number
    288839664046
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass122,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    208020973089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,028 miles (+8,682)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    239224663038
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass113,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    208041362006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail113,346 miles (+9,682)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    157720662446
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass103,664 miles (+11,670)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,664 miles
    Test number
    496623951072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,994 miles (+7,346)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    411967719234
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on outer edge

  19. Pass84,648 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    941775628201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,396 miles (+8,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    464058417263
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres low
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  21. Pass66,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    273489026218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OJE

Does LF52 OJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OJE expired on 17 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OJE?
The MOT on LF52 OJE expired on 17 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OJE done?
LF52 OJE was recorded at 142,006 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 4,527 miles a year.
Has LF52 OJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OJE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 OJE 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 OJE find?
LF52 OJE failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear fog lamp not working, and 4 more.

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