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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LF52 XDJMOT history

LF52 XDJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 211,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LF52 XDJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
211,538 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XDJ was last recorded at 211,538 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,900 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,638 miles
Average per year
8,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,538 miles
  • 2025 – 204,900 miles
  • 2024 – 193,116 miles
  • 2023 – 181,879 miles
  • 2022 – 170,750 miles
  • 2021 – 159,556 miles
  • 2020 – 154,080 miles
  • 2019 – 147,622 miles
  • 2018 – 141,183 miles
  • 2017 – 127,862 miles
  • 2016 – 113,798 miles
  • 2015 – 110,642 miles
  • 2014 – 105,829 miles
  • 2013 – 100,973 miles
  • 2012 – 96,089 miles
  • 2011 – 93,051 miles
  • 2010 – 89,260 miles
  • 2009 – 78,884 miles
  • 2008 – 68,531 miles
  • 2007 – 58,768 miles
  • 2006 – 47,398 miles
  • 2005 – 36,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,538 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front both tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and slight grease leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,538 miles (+6,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    211,538 miles
    Test number
    617882208204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass204,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    204,900 miles
    Test number
    493535179464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail204,900 miles (+11,784)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,900 miles
    Test number
    137219299100
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass193,116 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,116 miles
    Test number
    339635958610
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both plus slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail193,116 miles (+11,237)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,116 miles
    Test number
    751721134063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both plus slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass181,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    181,879 miles
    Test number
    810015720381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail181,879 miles (+11,129)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,879 miles
    Test number
    301115126819
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass170,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,750 miles
    Test number
    996705436874
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail170,750 miles (+11,194)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,750 miles
    Test number
    314533173330
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,556 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,556 miles
    Test number
    412434354707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    755949480232
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and slight grease leak (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail154,080 miles (+6,458)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    416584231118
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and slight grease leak (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass147,622 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    147,622 miles
    Test number
    484722615081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,183 miles (+13,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,183 miles
    Test number
    152800076412
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass127,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,862 miles
    Test number
    244525381608
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield on exhaust

  16. Fail127,862 miles (+14,064)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,862 miles
    Test number
    685839283259
    • FailureCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip loose (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield on exhaust

  17. Pass113,798 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    991571289038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    190615133162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,642 miles (+4,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    772144242269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass105,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    119032684217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,829 miles (+4,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    507892784224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass100,973 miles (+4,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,973 miles
    Test number
    286172383222
    • NoteExhaust bracket and cat shield both rattling

  23. Fail96,089 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    145352482284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass96,089 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    907352682297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,051 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    388090781473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,260 miles (+10,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    722984680211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass78,884 miles (+10,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    622412889277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass68,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    230373488257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,531 miles (+9,763)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    350033988223
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass58,768 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    761822887274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,398 miles (+10,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    851009666269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass36,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    811335485235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XDJ

Does LF52 XDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XDJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XDJ?
The MOT on LF52 XDJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 XDJ done?
LF52 XDJ was recorded at 211,538 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 8,441 miles a year.
Has LF52 XDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XDJ has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 XDJ 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 XDJ find?
LF52 XDJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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