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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LF52 ONMMOT history

LF52 ONM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LF52 ONM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,244 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ONM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ONM was last recorded at 66,244 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,903 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,244 miles
  • 2024 – 64,903 miles
  • 2023 – 62,112 miles
  • 2022 – 60,100 miles
  • 2021 – 58,969 miles
  • 2020 – 55,714 miles
  • 2019 – 55,466 miles
  • 2018 – 54,649 miles
  • 2017 – 53,193 miles
  • 2016 – 51,029 miles
  • 2015 – 47,580 miles
  • 2014 – 42,272 miles
  • 2013 – 39,496 miles
  • 2012 – 37,056 miles
  • 2011 – 34,320 miles
  • 2010 – 31,643 miles
  • 2009 – 28,898 miles
  • 2008 – 26,799 miles
  • 2006 – 20,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,244 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Steering system slightly rough Both tie rod (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,244 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    523657685799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    105956289612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail64,903 miles (+2,791)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    104623244022
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,112 miles (+2,012)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    971028980673
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,100 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    864503783543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,969 miles (+3,255)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    357811329773
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,714 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    122568845799
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass55,466 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,466 miles
    Test number
    965848378637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,649 miles (+1,456)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    827499742699
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass53,193 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    378540175347
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass51,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    668752408680
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail51,029 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    692712952698
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    585429119657
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough Both tie rod (2.2.D.1)

  14. Fail47,580 miles (+5,308)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    809778582930
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough Both tie rod (2.2.D.1)

  15. Pass42,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    138245034118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,272 miles (+2,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    238805634188
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass39,496 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    158192563154
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass37,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    779290462147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,056 miles (+2,736)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    249173552105
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,320 miles (+2,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    259876241163
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteO9ffside front tyre slight buldge

  21. Pass31,643 miles (+2,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    620075740115
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly buldge

  22. Fail28,898 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,898 miles
    Test number
    253049739149
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass28,898 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,898 miles
    Test number
    923069939178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    443396138140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,799 miles (+5,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    131466338188
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass20,885 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,885 miles
    Test number
    464193786213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,577 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    812969866221
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LF52 ONM

Does LF52 ONM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 ONM is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ONM?
The MOT on LF52 ONM is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 ONM done?
LF52 ONM was recorded at 66,244 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has LF52 ONM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ONM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 ONM 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 ONM find?
LF52 ONM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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