Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LF52 XJWMOT history
LF52 XJW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 212,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 212,224 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,368 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 XJW
- 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
- 23 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 XJW was last recorded at 212,224 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 12,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 199,247 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,977 miles
- Average per year
- 8,368 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 212,224 miles
- 2024 – 199,247 miles
- 2023 – 181,144 miles
- 2021 – 172,362 miles
- 2020 – 168,806 miles
- 2019 – 166,946 miles
- 2018 – 162,581 miles
- 2017 – 157,800 miles
- 2016 – 154,371 miles
- 2015 – 149,918 miles
- 2014 – 145,837 miles
- 2013 – 141,884 miles
- 2012 – 135,586 miles
- 2011 – 126,791 miles
- 2010 – 118,938 miles
- 2009 – 111,614 miles
- 2008 – 95,697 miles
- 2007 – 75,993 miles
- 2006 – 52,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,224 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,224 miles (+12,977)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 212,224 miles
- Test number
- 436021714495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,247 miles (+9,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 199,247 miles
- Test number
- 551307780268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,873 miles (+8,729)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 189,873 miles
- Test number
- 755544904768
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass181,144 miles (+8,782)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 181,144 miles
- Test number
- 135950874583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Pass172,362 miles (+3,556)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 172,362 miles
- Test number
- 927512250096
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass168,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,806 miles
- Test number
- 883911396710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,806 miles (+1,860)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,806 miles
- Test number
- 628283534960
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,946 miles
- Test number
- 469171055231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,946 miles (+4,365)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,946 miles
- Test number
- 368748918282
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass162,581 miles (+4,781)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 162,581 miles
- Test number
- 709316370774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,800 miles (+3,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 157,800 miles
- Test number
- 230916454064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,371 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 154,371 miles
- Test number
- 839669669886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,333 miles (+4,415)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,333 miles
- Test number
- 806863297687
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass149,918 miles (+4,081)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 149,918 miles
- Test number
- 517430523563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,837 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 145,837 miles
- Test number
- 168612234395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Fail145,837 miles (+3,953)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,837 miles
- Test number
- 786212434300
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Pass141,884 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 141,884 miles
- Test number
- 265473333358
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail141,884 miles (+6,298)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,884 miles
- Test number
- 728073333314
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass135,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 135,586 miles
- Test number
- 939004932368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,584 miles (+8,793)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,584 miles
- Test number
- 906084032383
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass126,791 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 126,791 miles
- Test number
- 709560221345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,790 miles (+7,852)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,790 miles
- Test number
- 776799211339
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail118,938 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,938 miles
- Test number
- 262007220357
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront brke discs worn
Pass118,938 miles (+7,324)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 118,938 miles
- Test number
- 370687220393
- NoteFront brke discs worn
Pass111,614 miles (+15,917)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 111,614 miles
- Test number
- 372404629346
- NoteN/s/f brake disc showing signs of wear
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on both outer edges
- NoteO/s/f/brake discs showing signs of wear
Pass95,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 95,697 miles
- Test number
- 742224828395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,697 miles (+19,704)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,697 miles
- Test number
- 404614228326
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,993 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 75,993 miles
- Test number
- 501643537350
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail75,993 miles (+23,208)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,993 miles
- Test number
- 853773737361
- Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 52,785 miles
- Test number
- 262403436383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 XJW
- Does LF52 XJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XJW is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 XJW?
- The MOT on LF52 XJW is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 XJW done?
- LF52 XJW was recorded at 212,224 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,368 miles a year.
- Has LF52 XJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 XJW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LF52 XJW 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 XJW find?
- LF52 XJW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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