
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc
LF52 YFNMOT history
LF52 YFN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 88,505 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 YFN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 YFN was last recorded at 88,505 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 6,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,181 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,324 miles
- Average per year
- 3,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,505 miles
- 2025 – 82,181 miles
- 2024 – 80,728 miles
- 2023 – 79,329 miles
- 2022 – 78,028 miles
- 2021 – 76,715 miles
- 2020 – 73,709 miles
- 2018 – 70,369 miles
- 2017 – 67,619 miles
- 2016 – 65,480 miles
- 2015 – 62,672 miles
- 2014 – 60,492 miles
- 2013 – 57,478 miles
- 2012 – 52,248 miles
- 2011 – 49,520 miles
- 2010 – 45,670 miles
- 2009 – 42,872 miles
- 2008 – 36,079 miles
- 2007 – 31,105 miles
- 2006 – 25,921 miles
- 2005 – 20,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,505 miles (+6,324)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 88,505 miles
- Test number
- 211007223497
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,181 miles (+1,453)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 82,181 miles
- Test number
- 274025095064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,728 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,728 miles
- Test number
- 811635893488
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,329 miles (+1,301)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,329 miles
- Test number
- 243882914063
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,028 miles (+1,313)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 374567195575
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,715 miles (+3,006)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 270279700280
- AdvisoryEngine covered all around underneath in oil.
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides U Clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,709 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,709 miles
- Test number
- 187646132259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail73,709 miles (+3,340)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,709 miles
- Test number
- 552302079795
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,369 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 70,369 miles
- Test number
- 805154524488
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement U Clamp mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement U Clamp mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail70,369 miles (+2,750)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,369 miles
- Test number
- 855272708114
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement U Clamp mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement U Clamp mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,619 miles (+2,139)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 67,619 miles
- Test number
- 606151094530
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront wipers
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,480 miles (+2,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,480 miles
- Test number
- 730965833679
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,672 miles (+2,180)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 62,672 miles
- Test number
- 375938300578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,492 miles (+3,014)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,492 miles
- Test number
- 666303974244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,478 miles (+5,230)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,478 miles
- Test number
- 846057253231
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass52,248 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,248 miles
- Test number
- 965083962268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,189 miles (+2,669)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,189 miles
- Test number
- 926919952259
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass49,520 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,520 miles
- Test number
- 219864761293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,670 miles (+2,798)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,670 miles
- Test number
- 492613170249
- NoteFRONT LICENSE PLATE DISCOLORED
- NoteO/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED /RUSTED SURFACE
- NoteO/S/F N/S/F N/S/R TYRES PERISHED SIDEWALLS 175/80/14
Pass42,872 miles (+6,793)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 42,872 miles
- Test number
- 391124509479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,079 miles (+4,974)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,079 miles
- Test number
- 173962788199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,105 miles (+5,184)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,105 miles
- Test number
- 503764957279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,921 miles (+5,164)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,921 miles
- Test number
- 173107256233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 20,757 miles
- Test number
- 150116765220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 YFN
- Does LF52 YFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YFN is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 YFN?
- The MOT on LF52 YFN is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 YFN done?
- LF52 YFN was recorded at 88,505 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,324 miles a year.
- Has LF52 YFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 YFN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LF52 YFN 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 YFN find?
- LF52 YFN passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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