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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 VWEMOT history

LF52 VWE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

LF52 VWE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
134,059 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VWE was last recorded at 134,059 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,754 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,059 miles
  • 2022 – 129,754 miles
  • 2021 – 125,475 miles
  • 2020 – 122,681 miles
  • 2019 – 116,927 miles
  • 2018 – 115,301 miles
  • 2017 – 108,584 miles
  • 2016 – 99,650 miles
  • 2015 – 94,171 miles
  • 2014 – 90,879 miles
  • 2013 – 86,961 miles
  • 2012 – 83,377 miles
  • 2011 – 79,987 miles
  • 2010 – 78,177 miles
  • 2009 – 73,460 miles
  • 2008 – 65,199 miles
  • 2007 – 46,176 miles
  • 2006 – 26,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,059 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,059 miles (+4,305)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,059 miles
    Test number
    140105951787
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,754 miles (+4,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,754 miles
    Test number
    692819558904
    • 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. Pass125,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    933646586567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,475 miles (+2,794)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    146696422343
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,681 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    643829432593
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm / tyre size 175 /80 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,681 miles (+5,754)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    245049434214
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm / tyre size 175 /80 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,927 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    968127080065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    101403862698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold sheld loose

  9. Fail115,301 miles (+6,717)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    763917566433
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box loose at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold sheld loose

  10. Pass108,584 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    456448160556
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight lock 2 lock (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront / rear suspension all corroded

  11. Fail108,584 miles (+8,934)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    397452608114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight lock 2 lock (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront / rear suspension all corroded

  12. Pass99,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,650 miles
    Test number
    733667243263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre + sidewall spliting

  13. Fail99,650 miles (+5,479)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,650 miles
    Test number
    352395787306
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre + sidewall spliting

  14. Pass94,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    120471228937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    421830134512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,171 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    385564691506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    996975324242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,879 miles (+3,918)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    337295424218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteE. M. L. ON

  19. Pass86,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    359947223466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,961 miles (+3,584)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    937361323216
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteE. M. L. ON

  21. Fail83,377 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    246405302202
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass83,377 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    388295902473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,987 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    555254321297
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass78,177 miles (+4,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,177 miles
    Test number
    970247700268
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass73,460 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    104049619268
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFRONT / REAR TRYES 2/3M

  26. Fail73,460 miles (+8,261)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    624229419221
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT / REAR TRYES 2/3M

  27. Pass65,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    324460008490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail65,199 miles (+19,023)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    620440508218
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass46,176 miles (+19,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    553281707299
    • NoteFRONT No PLATE FADED/DIRTY

  30. Pass26,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,774 miles
    Test number
    890362206279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 VWE

Does LF52 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VWE expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VWE?
The MOT on LF52 VWE expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VWE done?
LF52 VWE was recorded at 134,059 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LF52 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VWE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 VWE 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 VWE find?
LF52 VWE passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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