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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 YFRMOT history

LF52 YFR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 205,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LF52 YFR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
205,135 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YFR was last recorded at 205,135 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,134 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,135 miles
  • 2024 – 195,951 miles
  • 2023 – 190,075 miles
  • 2022 – 181,496 miles
  • 2021 – 173,909 miles
  • 2020 – 165,866 miles
  • 2019 – 156,614 miles
  • 2017 – 153,382 miles
  • 2016 – 146,800 miles
  • 2015 – 134,492 miles
  • 2013 – 117,993 miles
  • 2012 – 104,916 miles
  • 2011 – 92,813 miles
  • 2010 – 81,146 miles
  • 2009 – 69,116 miles
  • 2008 – 56,335 miles
  • 2007 – 44,439 miles
  • 2006 – 30,421 miles
  • 2005 – 25,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,135 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    205,135 miles
    Test number
    241850482954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  2. Fail205,134 miles (+9,183)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,134 miles
    Test number
    220252905443
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  3. Pass195,951 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,951 miles
    Test number
    708782779649
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing rusty

  4. Fail195,949 miles (+5,874)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,949 miles
    Test number
    392839504463
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing rusty

  5. Pass190,075 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,075 miles
    Test number
    256261283485
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail190,074 miles (+8,578)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,074 miles
    Test number
    660532350598
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass181,496 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    181,496 miles
    Test number
    238702203045
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail181,494 miles (+7,585)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,494 miles
    Test number
    291476272341
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass173,909 miles (+8,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,909 miles
    Test number
    717648131675
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass165,866 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,866 miles
    Test number
    391671047970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,614 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,614 miles
    Test number
    614018770994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,382 miles
    Test number
    410128132512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail153,382 miles (+6,582)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,382 miles
    Test number
    164338301032
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass146,800 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    461838446097
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail146,800 miles (+12,308)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    691798122249
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass134,492 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    178611835426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyes wearing excessively on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront brake discs serverly lipped
    • NoteFront lower valance damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs serverly lipped

  17. Fail134,492 miles (+16,499)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    928220735055
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyes wearing excessively on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront brake discs serverly lipped
    • NoteFront lower valance damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs serverly lipped

  18. Pass117,993 miles (+3,361)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    686097043399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass114,632 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    829369943269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,916 miles (+12,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,916 miles
    Test number
    288104692273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    998381401320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,813 miles (+11,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    897091401353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass81,146 miles (+12,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    682859080264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,116 miles (+12,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    111353409340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    893550118321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,335 miles (+11,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    154180518317
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass44,439 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,439 miles
    Test number
    343487707386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,437 miles (+14,016)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,437 miles
    Test number
    631196207304
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass30,421 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    601762446202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    904798255241
    • 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)

Questions about LF52 YFR

Does LF52 YFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YFR expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YFR?
The MOT on LF52 YFR expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YFR done?
LF52 YFR was recorded at 205,135 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 9,224 miles a year.
Has LF52 YFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YFR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 YFR 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 YFR find?
LF52 YFR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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