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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OKTMOT history

LF52 OKT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

LF52 OKT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
213,921 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OKT
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
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OKT was last recorded at 213,921 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 9,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2008: 10,480 miles, lower than 40,960 miles on 14 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,870 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,051 miles
Average per year
11,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,921 miles
  • 2021 – 204,870 miles
  • 2020 – 192,305 miles
  • 2019 – 179,361 miles
  • 2018 – 160,270 miles
  • 2017 – 142,866 miles
  • 2016 – 131,370 miles
  • 2015 – 119,537 miles
  • 2014 – 101,230 miles
  • 2013 – 82,334 miles
  • 2012 – 76,901 miles
  • 2011 – 68,666 miles
  • 2010 – 58,346 miles
  • 2009 – 53,272 miles
  • 2008 – 46,318 miles
  • 2007 – 40,960 miles
  • 2006 – 34,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,921 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,921 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,921 miles
    Test number
    899520210596
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    204,870 miles
    Test number
    347732706562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail204,870 miles (+12,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,870 miles
    Test number
    285590748192
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  4. Pass192,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,305 miles
    Test number
    884035470852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,305 miles (+12,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,305 miles
    Test number
    181016259809
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass179,361 miles (+19,091)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,361 miles
    Test number
    458483518886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar links
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes deteriorating

  7. Pass160,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    611743895264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail160,270 miles (+17,404)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,270 miles
    Test number
    427728241225
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass142,866 miles (+11,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,866 miles
    Test number
    172819720971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass131,370 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    611018363252
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass119,537 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    299822855013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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

  12. Fail119,510 miles (+18,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    295762855085
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass101,230 miles (+18,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    256106044091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,334 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    116338723060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    967364722008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,900 miles (+8,234)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    276933422044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn unevenly.
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted.
    • NoteSlight play in inner tie rod end.

  17. Pass68,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    859624831079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,666 miles (+10,320)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    776263731068
    • DangerousFront brake discs pitted.
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear brake discs pitted.
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass58,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    830435620076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,346 miles (+5,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    421135620062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass53,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    633862649074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,272 miles (+6,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    133060249015
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass46,318 miles (+35,838)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    893557938074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,480 miles (-30,480)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,480 miles
    Test number
    170156938080
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated

  25. Pass40,960 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    922275947029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    833132656054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OKT

Does LF52 OKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 OKT expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OKT?
The MOT on LF52 OKT expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 OKT done?
LF52 OKT was recorded at 213,921 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 11,152 miles a year.
Has LF52 OKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OKT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 OKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 OKT find?
LF52 OKT passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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