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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OJGMOT history

LF52 OJG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 176,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LF52 OJG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
176,339 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LF52 OJG was last recorded at 176,339 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,055 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,284 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,339 miles
  • 2025 – 174,055 miles
  • 2024 – 170,466 miles
  • 2023 – 170,465 miles
  • 2022 – 165,262 miles
  • 2021 – 160,395 miles
  • 2020 – 159,018 miles
  • 2019 – 158,871 miles
  • 2018 – 158,293 miles
  • 2017 – 157,431 miles
  • 2016 – 155,932 miles
  • 2015 – 152,533 miles
  • 2014 – 149,138 miles
  • 2013 – 144,660 miles
  • 2012 – 141,589 miles
  • 2011 – 138,085 miles
  • 2010 – 130,766 miles
  • 2009 – 126,150 miles
  • 2008 – 122,032 miles
  • 2007 – 109,646 miles
  • 2006 – 99,642 miles
  • 2005 – 89,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel cooler under car slightly damp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,339 miles (+2,284)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    176,339 miles
    Test number
    448075175810
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,055 miles (+3,589)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,055 miles
    Test number
    556402516402
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass170,466 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,466 miles
    Test number
    826647890718
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail170,465 miles (+5,203)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,465 miles
    Test number
    247860780596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken off middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car slightly damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,262 miles (+150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,262 miles
    Test number
    662384054729
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken off centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car slightly damp
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle getting rusty around the mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail165,112 miles (+4,717)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,112 miles
    Test number
    500437262971
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket broken off centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car slightly damp
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle getting rusty around the mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,395 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,395 miles
    Test number
    599310565243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,382 miles (+1,364)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,382 miles
    Test number
    337608416697
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel Cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass159,018 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,018 miles
    Test number
    852322805926
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,871 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    815656703058
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car slightly moist
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail158,869 miles (+576)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,869 miles
    Test number
    310643804623
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under car slightly moist
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass158,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,293 miles
    Test number
    704172909355
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under vehicle slightly moist
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail158,293 miles (+862)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,293 miles
    Test number
    279005669549
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cooler under vehicle slightly moist
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass157,431 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,431 miles
    Test number
    363151421716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,932 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,932 miles
    Test number
    963240185835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,533 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    892270435828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,138 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,138 miles
    Test number
    369206394259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail149,132 miles (+4,472)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    926344394211
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass144,660 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,660 miles
    Test number
    227079183289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass141,589 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    141,589 miles
    Test number
    979550802386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    138,085 miles
    Test number
    677554811350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,085 miles (+7,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,085 miles
    Test number
    878154111329
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  23. Pass130,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,766 miles
    Test number
    682159200359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,766 miles (+4,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,766 miles
    Test number
    742638100371
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass126,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    402312209384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail126,150 miles (+4,118)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    823111909396
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass122,032 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    122,032 miles
    Test number
    474498818359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail121,945 miles (+12,299)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    501549308315
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail109,646 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,646 miles
    Test number
    422398117397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass109,646 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,646 miles
    Test number
    944198317387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass99,642 miles (+10,389)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    172391606340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass89,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    183824315300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OJG

Does LF52 OJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OJG is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OJG?
The MOT on LF52 OJG is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OJG done?
LF52 OJG was recorded at 176,339 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has LF52 OJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OJG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 OJG 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 OJG find?
LF52 OJG passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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