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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OPUMOT history

LF52 OPU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LF52 OPU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,473 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OPU was last recorded at 77,473 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,049 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
424 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,473 miles
  • 2025 – 77,049 miles
  • 2024 – 76,132 miles
  • 2023 – 74,975 miles
  • 2022 – 73,281 miles
  • 2018 – 71,310 miles
  • 2017 – 69,644 miles
  • 2016 – 64,810 miles
  • 2015 – 62,818 miles
  • 2014 – 60,608 miles
  • 2013 – 58,037 miles
  • 2012 – 55,619 miles
  • 2011 – 53,609 miles
  • 2010 – 48,820 miles
  • 2009 – 44,221 miles
  • 2008 – 40,048 miles
  • 2007 – 33,953 miles
  • 2006 – 27,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,473 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    575897219878
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,473 miles (+424)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    960754819807
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,049 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    460227503827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    610711406433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,132 miles (+1,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    198747864141
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    358704992566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,975 miles (+1,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    960884099636
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,281 miles
    Test number
    903093221467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,281 miles (+1,971)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,281 miles
    Test number
    590256681422
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,310 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,310 miles
    Test number
    773513739144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,644 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,644 miles
    Test number
    320372611166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail69,642 miles (+4,832)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    264296373442
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,810 miles (+1,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    569961024600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  14. Pass62,818 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    466135537118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,608 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    778329954284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,037 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    389905153269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,619 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    529058342273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,609 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    128880551222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass53,609 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    698930651272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,820 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    563942470264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,221 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    194108909393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,048 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,048 miles
    Test number
    552129188278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,953 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    834805577223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    794215366201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OPU

Does LF52 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OPU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OPU?
The MOT on LF52 OPU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OPU done?
LF52 OPU was recorded at 77,473 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has LF52 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 OPU 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 OPU find?
LF52 OPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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