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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OPVMOT history

LF52 OPV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LF52 OPV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,865 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OPV
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 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OPV was last recorded at 141,865 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,436 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,865 miles
  • 2025 – 140,436 miles
  • 2024 – 137,816 miles
  • 2023 – 133,809 miles
  • 2022 – 129,047 miles
  • 2021 – 124,098 miles
  • 2020 – 119,487 miles
  • 2019 – 114,475 miles
  • 2018 – 108,327 miles
  • 2017 – 102,700 miles
  • 2016 – 97,903 miles
  • 2015 – 93,968 miles
  • 2014 – 90,575 miles
  • 2013 – 85,642 miles
  • 2012 – 80,242 miles
  • 2011 – 74,649 miles
  • 2010 – 72,273 miles
  • 2006 – 41,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,865 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,865 miles
    Test number
    686324128435
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,436 miles (+2,620)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,436 miles
    Test number
    892225854119
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass137,816 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,816 miles
    Test number
    619353362286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,809 miles (+4,762)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,809 miles
    Test number
    245375168995
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass129,047 miles (+4,949)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,047 miles
    Test number
    395066108307
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,098 miles (+4,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    606702130973
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  7. Pass119,487 miles (+5,012)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    403063103912
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass114,475 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    976762385090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,327 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    900770330201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,700 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    378926205998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    855306513927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail97,903 miles (+3,935)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    268041625903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass93,968 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    148359085014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,575 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    116446984472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,642 miles (+5,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    939944573025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,242 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    106451582040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,649 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    288500971093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,273 miles (+30,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    842779480056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    351688366239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OPV

Does LF52 OPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OPV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OPV?
The MOT on LF52 OPV is valid until 29 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 OPV done?
LF52 OPV was recorded at 141,865 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has LF52 OPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OPV has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LF52 OPV 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 OPV find?
LF52 OPV passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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