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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 OVVMOT history

LF52 OVV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LF52 OVV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,303 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 OVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 OVV was last recorded at 110,303 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2008: 21,882 miles, lower than 26,810 miles on 10 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,043 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,260 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,303 miles
  • 2025 – 105,043 miles
  • 2024 – 100,861 miles
  • 2023 – 97,236 miles
  • 2022 – 88,609 miles
  • 2021 – 81,568 miles
  • 2020 – 77,173 miles
  • 2019 – 69,676 miles
  • 2018 – 57,478 miles
  • 2017 – 49,295 miles
  • 2016 – 43,053 miles
  • 2015 – 38,801 miles
  • 2014 – 36,449 miles
  • 2013 – 34,277 miles
  • 2012 – 33,172 miles
  • 2011 – 31,110 miles
  • 2010 – 27,911 miles
  • 2008 – 21,882 miles
  • 2007 – 17,658 miles
  • 2006 – 16,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    525273134697
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,303 miles (+5,260)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    101825576506
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    897360623868
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail105,043 miles (+4,182)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    180291653159
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside All direction indicators not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass100,861 miles (+3,625)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    498061777469
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine Oil level on min mark
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    400361101181
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,235 miles (+8,626)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    868517545346
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has ZERO TREAD both shoulders NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has ZERO TREAD inner shoulder NEAR FAIL 175/80 x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,609 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    876505321720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,568 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,568 miles
    Test number
    734928831481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,173 miles (+7,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    104799144663
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust leak..

  11. Pass69,676 miles (+12,198)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    998596226200
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also central hanger weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly insecure clip deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter deteriorated

  12. Pass57,478 miles (+8,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    805784890694
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass49,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    343810936777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,295 miles (+6,242)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    289971896296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,053 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,053 miles
    Test number
    782911278931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,523 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,523 miles
    Test number
    981637073004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,801 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,801 miles
    Test number
    407585515044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,449 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    156417414496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,277 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    598706613003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    898479512009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,172 miles (+2,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    895098512029
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass31,110 miles (+3,199)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,110 miles
    Test number
    545880821034
    • NoteCrack in front registration plate
    • NoteSome pitting and corrosion rear brake discs

  23. Pass27,911 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    764592910072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,882 miles (-4,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,882 miles
    Test number
    594284358303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,810 miles
    Test number
    513620018039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,966 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,966 miles
    Test number
    882310218001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,658 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    924940517029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,382 miles
    Test number
    992929916073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 OVV

Does LF52 OVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 OVV is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 OVV?
The MOT on LF52 OVV is valid until 21 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 OVV done?
LF52 OVV was recorded at 110,303 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has LF52 OVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 OVV has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 OVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 OVV find?
LF52 OVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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