Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LF52 VWSMOT history
LF52 VWS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,786 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 VWS
- 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
- 1 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 VWS was last recorded at 87,786 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,581 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 205 miles
- Average per year
- 3,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,786 miles
- 2025 – 87,581 miles
- 2024 – 87,518 miles
- 2022 – 85,507 miles
- 2021 – 80,119 miles
- 2020 – 75,620 miles
- 2019 – 71,982 miles
- 2018 – 65,937 miles
- 2017 – 61,247 miles
- 2016 – 55,598 miles
- 2015 – 51,752 miles
- 2014 – 48,249 miles
- 2013 – 45,625 miles
- 2012 – 42,266 miles
- 2011 – 38,965 miles
- 2010 – 34,121 miles
- 2009 – 26,605 miles
- 2008 – 20,563 miles
- 2007 – 16,050 miles
- 2006 – 11,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,786 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,786 miles (+205)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,786 miles
- Test number
- 358048100607
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass87,581 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 87,581 miles
- Test number
- 612288208892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,518 miles (+2,011)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,518 miles
- Test number
- 816107044009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,507 miles (+5,388)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,507 miles
- Test number
- 961855370460
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,119 miles (+4,499)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,119 miles
- Test number
- 369801056877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,620 miles (+3,638)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,620 miles
- Test number
- 794346571699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,982 miles (+6,045)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,982 miles
- Test number
- 240450096750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,937 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,937 miles
- Test number
- 467056176141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,936 miles (+4,689)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 811462835293
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,247 miles (+5,649)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,247 miles
- Test number
- 644171826216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and engine cover
Pass55,598 miles (+3,846)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,598 miles
- Test number
- 379898009335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,752 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 51,752 miles
- Test number
- 557944627173
- AdvisoryFront brake discs inner faces corroded
Pass48,249 miles (+2,624)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,249 miles
- Test number
- 229343594250
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly damaged.
Pass45,625 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,625 miles
- Test number
- 405664683284
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDampness on fuel pipe connector, cannot see if it is leaking.
Fail45,625 miles (+3,359)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,625 miles
- Test number
- 689543383210
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDampness on fuel pipe connector, cannot see if it is leaking.
Pass42,266 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 42,266 miles
- Test number
- 788405672245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,965 miles (+4,844)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,965 miles
- Test number
- 258944081250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,121 miles (+7,516)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,121 miles
- Test number
- 650844090200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,605 miles (+6,042)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 26,605 miles
- Test number
- 593676989217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,563 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,563 miles
- Test number
- 264496798205
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail20,563 miles (+4,513)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,563 miles
- Test number
- 851205198236
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass16,050 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 16,050 miles
- Test number
- 442347697202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,303 miles
- Test number
- 562632476207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,303 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,303 miles
- Test number
- 253600876298
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LF52 VWS
- Does LF52 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VWS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 VWS?
- The MOT on LF52 VWS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 VWS done?
- LF52 VWS was recorded at 87,786 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,911 miles a year.
- Has LF52 VWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 VWS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on LF52 VWS 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 VWS find?
- LF52 VWS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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