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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 ONLMOT history

LF52 ONL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LF52 ONL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
142,180 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ONL
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 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ONL was last recorded at 142,180 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 4,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2017: 11,050 miles, lower than 107,086 miles on 27 Jun 2016.

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
137,435 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,745 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,180 miles
  • 2022 – 137,435 miles
  • 2020 – 132,460 miles
  • 2019 – 124,532 miles
  • 2018 – 115,981 miles
  • 2017 – 11,050 miles
  • 2016 – 107,086 miles
  • 2015 – 102,649 miles
  • 2014 – 97,553 miles
  • 2013 – 92,924 miles
  • 2012 – 88,348 miles
  • 2010 – 79,511 miles
  • 2009 – 75,075 miles
  • 2008 – 65,933 miles
  • 2007 – 60,813 miles
  • 2006 – 53,245 miles
  • 2005 – 45,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,180 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,180 miles (+4,745)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,180 miles
    Test number
    921634025437
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass137,435 miles (+4,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,435 miles
    Test number
    154782320688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,460 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,460 miles
    Test number
    373997918945
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,442 miles (+7,910)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    957800344086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,532 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,532 miles
    Test number
    497873071176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,531 miles (+8,550)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,531 miles
    Test number
    988938917798
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,981 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    307435944977
    • 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. Fail115,977 miles (+104,927)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,977 miles
    Test number
    946483445830
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • 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. Pass11,050 miles (-96,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,050 miles
    Test number
    534682460844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,086 miles (+4,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    712031996648
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass102,649 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,649 miles
    Test number
    758491185101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,553 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    448392984180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,924 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    268891563149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,348 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    326905362183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,511 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    714202570147
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass79,511 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    834132170186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,075 miles (+9,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    722115199131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    453360198117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,933 miles (+5,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    772090598151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,813 miles (+7,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    414608617201
    • 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)

  21. Pass53,245 miles (+7,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    994192426220
    • NoteOil leak at radiator n/s engine bay

  22. Fail45,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    310810755345
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  23. Pass45,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    311780755340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 ONL

Does LF52 ONL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 ONL expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ONL?
The MOT on LF52 ONL expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 ONL done?
LF52 ONL was recorded at 142,180 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has LF52 ONL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ONL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 ONL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 ONL find?
LF52 ONL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear gearbox mounting defective, and 7 more.

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