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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OPGMOT history

LF52 OPG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LF52 OPG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
192,450 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OPG
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 valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OPG was last recorded at 192,450 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,012 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
7,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,450 miles
  • 2025 – 188,012 miles
  • 2024 – 182,056 miles
  • 2023 – 179,460 miles
  • 2022 – 178,265 miles
  • 2021 – 177,075 miles
  • 2020 – 173,005 miles
  • 2019 – 167,164 miles
  • 2018 – 160,409 miles
  • 2017 – 155,482 miles
  • 2016 – 150,295 miles
  • 2015 – 137,518 miles
  • 2013 – 122,000 miles
  • 2012 – 94,083 miles
  • 2011 – 86,831 miles
  • 2010 – 76,195 miles
  • 2009 – 64,495 miles
  • 2008 – 55,554 miles
  • 2007 – 46,806 miles
  • 2006 – 36,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    192,450 miles
    Test number
    940680742150
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail192,450 miles (+4,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,450 miles
    Test number
    384638661375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass188,012 miles (+5,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,012 miles
    Test number
    386778568871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass182,056 miles (+2,596)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,056 miles
    Test number
    691272500297
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,460 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,460 miles
    Test number
    442930136644
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,460 miles (+1,195)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,460 miles
    Test number
    600029109528
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,265 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,265 miles
    Test number
    937684121476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,075 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,075 miles
    Test number
    704720014643
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass173,005 miles (+5,841)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,005 miles
    Test number
    115834324614
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass167,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    532399889527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,164 miles (+6,755)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    154119245877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass160,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,409 miles
    Test number
    401251698686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,409 miles (+4,927)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,409 miles
    Test number
    524921708019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass155,482 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,482 miles
    Test number
    251133223909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,295 miles
    Test number
    805554018288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySteering / suspension has play

  16. Fail150,295 miles (+12,777)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,295 miles
    Test number
    466976143804
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySteering / suspension has play

  17. Pass137,518 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,518 miles
    Test number
    257093285067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to the nearside front lower body sill

  18. Fail137,518 miles (+15,518)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,518 miles
    Test number
    137233785065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to the nearside front lower body sill

  19. Pass122,000 miles (+12,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    469014263324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,225 miles (+15,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    559879903072
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack ball joints.

  21. Pass94,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    896243922009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,083 miles (+7,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    825853122051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass86,831 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    485124461195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,195 miles (+11,700)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,195 miles
    Test number
    760165660175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,495 miles (+8,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    491028569138
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

  26. Pass55,554 miles (+8,748)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    350740218468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,806 miles (+9,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    341348027286
    • 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)

  28. Pass36,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    424106406241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OPG

Does LF52 OPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OPG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OPG?
The MOT on LF52 OPG is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OPG done?
LF52 OPG was recorded at 192,450 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
Has LF52 OPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OPG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 OPG 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 OPG find?
LF52 OPG passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear.

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