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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 OVAMOT history

LF52 OVA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LF52 OVA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,553 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OVA
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 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OVA was last recorded at 163,553 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,909 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,644 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,553 miles
  • 2025 – 157,909 miles
  • 2024 – 151,506 miles
  • 2023 – 146,180 miles
  • 2021 – 141,396 miles
  • 2020 – 140,553 miles
  • 2019 – 136,784 miles
  • 2018 – 131,386 miles
  • 2017 – 126,186 miles
  • 2016 – 124,145 miles
  • 2015 – 121,033 miles
  • 2014 – 117,271 miles
  • 2013 – 108,164 miles
  • 2012 – 99,367 miles
  • 2011 – 91,353 miles
  • 2010 – 84,443 miles
  • 2009 – 76,686 miles
  • 2008 – 69,656 miles
  • 2007 – 62,444 miles
  • 2006 – 52,769 miles
  • 2005 – 45,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,553 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear exhaust in poor condition and has minor leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,553 miles (+5,644)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,553 miles
    Test number
    933169073104
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass157,909 miles (+6,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,909 miles
    Test number
    660408448943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass151,506 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    934261320592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,180 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,180 miles
    Test number
    265516152135
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition and has minor leak

  5. Fail146,174 miles (+4,778)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    854972927739
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition and has minor leak

  6. Pass141,396 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,396 miles
    Test number
    544160849625
    • AdvisoryCentral Interior mirror badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail141,396 miles (+843)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,396 miles
    Test number
    954126345498
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass140,553 miles (+3,769)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    269434314897
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    917895687545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail136,784 miles (+5,398)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    553948163325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve corroded & clamps split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass131,386 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    147511283770
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve/clamps corroded away but not blowing but need replacing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail131,386 miles (+5,200)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    936509321295
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve/clamps corroded away but not blowing but need replacing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass126,186 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,186 miles
    Test number
    743401531934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,145 miles (+3,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,145 miles
    Test number
    951416812124
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass121,033 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    336769809700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre old and cracking but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass117,271 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    678377484242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front sill bent near jacking point

  17. Fail117,271 miles (+9,107)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    946456884208
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front sill bent near jacking point

  18. Pass108,164 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    835647883282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail108,163 miles (+8,796)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    238017683220
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass99,367 miles (+8,014)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,367 miles
    Test number
    937425782236
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge (stepped type not part of test)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge (stepped type not part of test)

  21. Pass91,353 miles (+6,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    299446681278
    • NoteBOTH REGISTRATION LAMP LENSES DIRTY
    • NoteFRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

  22. Pass84,443 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    360391780467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,686 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    194813299288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    322601588261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,656 miles (+7,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    350381688226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  26. Pass62,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    273378087203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,444 miles (+9,675)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    562488387269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass52,769 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    310226186405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    772277785248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OVA

Does LF52 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OVA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OVA?
The MOT on LF52 OVA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 OVA done?
LF52 OVA was recorded at 163,553 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has LF52 OVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OVA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 OVA 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 OVA find?
LF52 OVA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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