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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF52 VXJMOT history

LF52 VXJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LF52 VXJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
167,277 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VXJ was last recorded at 167,277 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,137 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
6,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,277 miles
  • 2025 – 158,996 miles
  • 2024 – 151,124 miles
  • 2023 – 143,759 miles
  • 2022 – 138,591 miles
  • 2021 – 134,699 miles
  • 2020 – 128,936 miles
  • 2019 – 123,533 miles
  • 2018 – 120,187 miles
  • 2016 – 113,185 miles
  • 2015 – 108,099 miles
  • 2014 – 101,153 miles
  • 2013 – 94,150 miles
  • 2012 – 86,698 miles
  • 2011 – 80,151 miles
  • 2010 – 71,108 miles
  • 2009 – 66,078 miles
  • 2008 – 54,466 miles
  • 2007 – 42,881 miles
  • 2006 – 32,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,277 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,277 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    167,277 miles
    Test number
    310056413139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,137 miles (+8,141)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,137 miles
    Test number
    583453609689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • 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. Pass158,996 miles (+7,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,996 miles
    Test number
    603273955958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass151,124 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    358498387508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,759 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,759 miles
    Test number
    291785838670
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,591 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,591 miles
    Test number
    451570946487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,699 miles
    Test number
    783383071864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,699 miles (+5,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,699 miles
    Test number
    968835601349
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,936 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    135592153415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,533 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    897317280388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,187 miles (+7,002)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    271068096012
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass113,185 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    973162103192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass108,099 miles (+6,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    355413275199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,153 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    735370194029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail101,151 miles (+7,001)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    109400794059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass94,150 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,150 miles
    Test number
    477934813156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail94,071 miles (+7,373)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    589397403130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,698 miles (+6,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    355841382052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass80,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    706478071020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,151 miles (+9,043)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    826618571037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  21. Pass71,108 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    621398770076
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres blad on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outer tread edge.

  22. Fail71,108 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    411085870053
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres blad on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outer tread edge.

  23. Pass66,078 miles (+11,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    630684539282
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,466 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    744573148218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,200 miles (+11,319)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    343406538219
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass42,881 miles (+10,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    610276517218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN.EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED OK.

  27. Pass32,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    334125516213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VXJ

Does LF52 VXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VXJ is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VXJ?
The MOT on LF52 VXJ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VXJ done?
LF52 VXJ was recorded at 167,277 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,824 miles a year.
Has LF52 VXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VXJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 VXJ 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 VXJ find?
LF52 VXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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