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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 OJUMOT history

LF52 OJU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LF52 OJU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,758 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OJU was last recorded at 97,758 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,877 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,881 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,758 miles
  • 2024 – 91,877 miles
  • 2023 – 85,820 miles
  • 2022 – 82,326 miles
  • 2021 – 76,536 miles
  • 2020 – 68,802 miles
  • 2019 – 58,798 miles
  • 2018 – 55,868 miles
  • 2017 – 54,978 miles
  • 2016 – 54,396 miles
  • 2015 – 52,688 miles
  • 2014 – 51,443 miles
  • 2013 – 49,465 miles
  • 2012 – 47,853 miles
  • 2011 – 45,307 miles
  • 2010 – 43,449 miles
  • 2009 – 40,245 miles
  • 2008 – 36,444 miles
  • 2006 – 17,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,758 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,758 miles (+5,881)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    736969359210
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,877 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    254843547086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,820 miles (+3,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    695581513148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    142281207704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,325 miles (+5,789)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    646165381932
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,536 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    332453872373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,802 miles (+10,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    977646527744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,798 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    922882417513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,868 miles (+890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    257700675793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass54,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    641552622564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,978 miles (+582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    463493204009
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass54,396 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    807496799236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,688 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    597466945182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,443 miles (+1,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    565848954174
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting deteriorated

  15. Pass49,465 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,465 miles
    Test number
    237180443101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    416130732184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,853 miles (+2,546)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    325040232122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass45,307 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    488436441169
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Fail45,307 miles (+1,858)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    785406941118
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass43,449 miles (+3,204)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,449 miles
    Test number
    850228810147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/sr tyre split on outer wall

  21. Pass40,245 miles (+3,801)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    554659319168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/sr tyre splitting on outer wall
    • NoteO/sr tyre cracking on outer wall

  22. Pass36,444 miles (+18,730)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    494843728171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/sr tyre cracking on outer wall

  23. Pass17,714 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,714 miles
    Test number
    304221666400
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted
    • NoteUnable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Questions about LF52 OJU

Does LF52 OJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OJU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OJU?
The MOT on LF52 OJU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OJU done?
LF52 OJU was recorded at 97,758 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has LF52 OJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OJU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 OJU 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 OJU find?
LF52 OJU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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